(New Zealand) An evil spirit.
1905. [http://rsnz.natlib.govt.nz/volume/rsnz_38/rsnz_38_00_002540.html Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand 1868-1961], vol. 38, page 132:
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(New Zealand) A spirit associated with a person or thing, according to Māori beliefs.
(New Zealand) A ghost; an evil spirit.
(Scotland, and, Northern England) A foolish or thoughtless young person, especially a lazy or slovenly woman.
(NZ) A spirit or monster in Maori mythology, especially one that dwells in the water.
(New Zealand) A goblin.
1905. [http://rsnz.natlib.govt.nz/volume/rsnz_38/rsnz_38_00_002540.html Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand 1868-1961], vol. 38, page 132: