The Mere is a leaf shape or spatula form of short ‘club’ or ‘Patu’ that was used in close Maori combat. It was used in an upward jabbing motion and opponents were struck with the sharpened edge. The Mere is often a symbol of rank and was regarded as the most valuable possession a warrior could own. The Mere is now used ceremonially as part of a Haka or Maori dance. You may laugh at this but one of my Mum's cousins is called Mere. Cousin Mere was Miss Canterbury & Disco Queen of New Zealand many years ago.
~Mimzy
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