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bandol.

intermediary, middleman

6 characters2 syllables approx.Bahasa Indonesia language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbandol/Standard-Indonesian[ˈban.dɔl]Standard-Indonesian
  1. intermediary, middleman

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Madurese [Term?].

noun/ˈbandol/Standard-Indonesian[ˈban.dɔl]Standard-Indonesian
  1. a tool for weighing the catch of fish to be auctioned

  2. hook weights, usually made of lead, iron, or small stones

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Javanese bandhul (“weight; hanger”), most likely ultimately from Latin pendulus. Doublet of bandul.

noun/ˈbandol/Standard-Indonesian[ˈban.dɔl]Standard-Indonesian
  1. bandit chief

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Javanese bandhol (“bandit chief; irresponsible; wild, untamed; impolite, insolent”).

noun/ˈbandol/Standard-Indonesian[ˈban.dɔl]Standard-Indonesian
  1. seed of rubber tree.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Mandailing Batak [Term?].

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