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bapang.

father (male parent)

6 characters2 syllables approx.Bahasa Indonesia language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbapaŋ/Standard-Indonesian[ˈba.paŋ]Standard-Indonesian
  1. father (male parent)

    archaic
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Malay bapang (“father”).

noun/ˈbapaŋ/Standard-Indonesian[ˈba.paŋ]Standard-Indonesian
  1. signboard, signpost

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Javanese [Term?] (“signboard, signpost; a certain classical dance; obstacle”).

noun/ˈbapaŋ/Standard-Indonesian[ˈba.paŋ]Standard-Indonesian
  1. brass chest decoration or belt

Where this word comes from

Learned borrowing from Old Javanese bapaṅ (“a certain item of dress or ornament; a wearer of the bapaṅ; a certain official title”).

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