Matigsalug Manobo Vernacular Lexicon

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lemey
/lɔmɔy/
v_rt.
“weak”
Data Qual: Alex dosn't know this word
 
vi.
for someone (egkalemey, nalemey, actor, egkA><ø-) to become weak with fear
Cult. Matigsalug believe that when a baby exposed outside during nighttime, the baby will become weak and sick because the baby seen and touched by the evil spirits.
Eng. weak with fear; jelly-knees; knees knock
DDP: Weak (2.4.2)
Online dict status: c
Usage level: R

Updated by: RJH,AAA,QDL
Last updated: 15/Jan/2011