Matigsalug Manobo Vernacular Lexicon

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gawan
/gawan/
v_rt.
“clear_weeds”
 
v.
for someone (eggawan, agent, eg><ø-) to clear weeds away from the base of a tree
Eggawan a te lawa te kayu.
Eng. weed; clear
Online dict status: -
Usage level: M
 
v.
(eggawanan, eg><an-) to clear weeds, e.g., from a gravesite
Eggawanan ku ka igbayè ney.
Eng. weed; clear
Online dict status: -
Usage level: M

Updated by: RJH,QDL
Last updated: 24/Jul/2009

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"galawan" in song "Nasakitan kas pusung ku"