Haitian Creole

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Etymology

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From French eau (water).

Noun

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diau

  1. (Saint-Domingue) water
    Bay moué nion verre diau.Give me a glass of water.

Descendants

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  • Haitian Creole: dlo

References

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  • S.J Ducoeurjoly, Manuel des habitans de Saint-Domingue, contenant un précis de l'histoire de cette île

Iban

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Etymology

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From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *hidəm.

Verb

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diau

  1. to stay; to reside; to live in