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Originally a freeman, a privileged citizen who was not subject to taxation, but was liable to help his chief (dátò) in case of national defense, etc. A "timáwa" was usually in charge of a "barangáy". At present "timáwà" very often means: the ordinary, respectable, common citizen, the common run of people, the (unimportant) members of a community; to free, set free, liberate. (see kasimánwa, banwahánon, luás, dátò-chief, chieftain, headman; ulípon-slave; tumarámpok-serf (farmer) that in former times held a middle position between the timáwà and the ulípon).

A boat worked by oars; a ward of several families; a settlement, colony, district, village, borough of a town presided over by a freeman (timáwa), kabesílya or teniénte.

Freedom, liberty, independence; the common people, ordinary folks. (see timáwà).

To free, save, deliver, liberate. Patimawáa kamí, Ginóo. Deliver us, Oh Lord. Ginpatimáwà níya silá kag hinatágan sang íla kalúasan. He saved them and granted them liberty. (see luás, báwì, katimawáan, kaluásan, talíbwas, tibáwas, timáwà).

(Probably from the Sp. peche, pechina) Trifles, things of little value or importance, trivial or paltry matters; the common run, ordinary people, poor folks. May ginabalígyà dirâ nga nanarîsárì nga pitsépítse. Various little things (refreshments) are sold (served) there. Pitsépítse silá nga mga táo. They are ordinary, simple common people. (see girígirí, witíwití, timáwa, kagagmayán, karintukáy).

A serf, vassal, who in the olden times occupied a position between the timáwà and the ulípon. The class of the tumarámpok consisted chiefly of farmers, skilled workmen, merchants, etc. and made up the bulk of the population. (see kasimánwa, banwahánon).