Semai

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Etymology

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From Proto-Mon-Khmer *jaas (to shine). Cognate with Temiar ʔis, Old Mon yās (to shine), whence Mon ယး (yɛ̀h, dawn; to shine).

Noun

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jiis[1]

  1. day

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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