"Hakus" is a word in HILIGAYNON
hakús - An embrace, hugging; to embrace,
hug, clasp in one’s arms, cuddle, press to
one’s bosom. Háksa—or—háksi siá.
Embrace him. Sang pagabút níya sa baláy
hináksan (hinakusán) siá sing hugút sang
íya nga ilóy. When he arrived at his home
his mother pressed him closely to her
bosom. (cf. púgus, abráso).
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