List of Hiligaynon words starting with the letter M - Page 51

An insect with a very painful sting. See alingáyo, kamaláyo.

Rider, horseman, cavalry. (see kabáyo, kabayó).

Lease-holder, tenant. (see ágsa, agsadór).

One who is-responsible,-in charge,-in authority; official, functionary. (see ákò, palangakóan).

Shell-gatherer, shell-collector; whoremonger, one who runs after girls. (see kalámpay, pangalámpay).

Singer. (see ámba, kantór, kantóra).

Reaper, harvester. See mangalaní.

Eater, feaster. (see káon).

Helper, supporter, assistant, second, upholder, protector. (see ápin, umalapín).

A representative, delegate, senator; proxy, one who presents himself or confronts a situation. (see atúbang, tigpangatubáng).

Fighter, warrior, soldier; martial. (see áway, soldádo).

Thief, etc. See makáwtì, makáwat.

Stranger, foreigner, sojourner, tourist, traveller. See mangalályaw, etc.

A small sea-shell so called. (see búskay, búli, sigáy).

(Sp. manga) Sleeve. (see pakô, pákpak, sóol).

(Sp. mango) The mango-tree and its fruit. (see páhò).

Riches, possessions, property, wealth, assets, capital; to become rich, acquire property, etc. Ang kalabánan sang mga táo nagapaningúhà magmánggad. The majority of men strive to become rich. Nagmánggad siá sa íla nga palatikángan. He got rich in their business. (see pagkabutáng).

(H) Rich, wealthy, well-to-do, possessed of property, propertied, affluent, opulent, man of means. (see mánggad, manggaránon).

Rich, etc. See manggáran. (see pilákan, bangkílan, aligyanán).

(Sp. mango) Penholder, handle, helve, haft (of tools, etc.). (see ápal, kaláptan, pólo, uluyatán).