Semai

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Likely from Proto-Mon-Khmer [Term?]. Compare Proto-Bahnaric *jaːŋ (spirit), Proto-Katuic *jaaŋ (spirit).

Noun

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jenaang[1]

  1. God
  2. ancestor
  3. lord, owner

References

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  1. ^ Basrim bin Ngah Aching (2008) Kamus Engròq Semay – Engròq Malaysia, Kamus Bahasa Semai – Bahasa Malaysia, Bangi: Institut Alam dan Tamadun Melayu, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia