Tattoo is a loanword from the Samoan word "tatau", meaning "to strike". The "Oxford English Dictionary" gives the etymology of tattoo as "In 18th c. tattaow, tattow. From Polynesian (Samoan, Tahitian, Tongan, etc.) tatau. In Marquesan, tatu." Before the importation of the Polynesian word, the practice of tattooing had been described in the West as painting, scarring or staining. The etymology of the body modification term is not to be confused with the origins of the word for the military drumbeat or performance — see "military tattoo". In this case, the English word "tattoo" is derived from the Dutch word "taptoe".
Glossary of rugby union terms done deliberately (or recklessly) may result in penalties and "yellow" or "red cards". Short arm penalty See "free kick" Sin bin The notional area where a player must remain for a minimum of ten minutes after being shown a "yellow card". In high level games, the sin bin is monitored by the "fourth official". Sipi Tau Sipi Tau is a Tongan war dance performed by the Tonga national team before each of their international matches. Siva Tau Siva Tau is a Samoan war dance performed by the Samoa national team before each of their international matches. Spear tackle A spear