jingshai

Khasi

Etymology

jing- (abstract noun) +‎ shai (“shine”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɟiŋʃaːj/

Noun

jingshai f

1. light, enlightenment
   • 1891, “Salm 37:6”, in Ka Baibl (Khasi Bible):

     Bad un pynmih noh ïa ka hok jong me kum ka jingshai[.]

     And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light.