We know, that it is the general property of the Otaheite dialect, to soften the pronunciation of its words.
After a rapid voyage from this lovely little island we anchored in Matavai Bay, in the island of Otaheite.
A breadfruit of Timor weighs half as much more as one of equal size at Otaheite.
We remained there seventeen days, when the brig Doll arrived there from Otaheite.
It shows how deeply the celebrated Captain Cook had gained the reverence and love of the people of Otaheite.