Tagalog

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Etymology

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Possibly from pa- +‎ *dita +‎ -an. The root may be a lost stem according to Potet (2017). See also Malay pelita (lamp), which ultimately came from Classical Persian پلیته (palīta, candle wick). Compare Maranao palita'an (lantern; lamp), Maguindanao palitan (lamp), and Tausug palitaan (lamp).

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Noun

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paritaán (Baybayin spelling ᜉᜇᜒᜆᜀᜈ᜔) (obsolete)

  1. oil lamp
    Synonyms: lampara, sumbo, sumbuhan
  2. lantern
    Synonyms: parol, linterna

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Descendants

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  • Kapampangan: paritaan

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