‘trait’ to wish
to
be
affected by an attribute of someone; to try to receive a trait.
The expected stem, lihi , does not seem to be used for this word. However, there is an entry lihi , but its meaning does not seem to be related to this entry. For this entry, a pregnant woman often wishes that her unborn
child will have an attribute of someone. She will say the example below in hopes that a transfer will occur. She may also
pinch the one whose attribute she desires for her baby to further insure the transfer of the attribute.
May my child now be receiving [whiteness] by your whiteness.
May my child now receive your trait of white skin.