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Rh Adai (v.f. ngadai; beradai), Born, to be born, give birth, supply, have, possess ; a proper name, m. Iya ngadai ka anak dua besapit. She gave birth to twins lya nga­dai ka bekal. He supplies provisions.

Adaipen, conj. Indeed, because, now.

Adang (v.f. ngadang; beadang or ba­dang), to guard, defend, get ready, take care, watch, look out for, expect. Ngadang kadiri. To guard oneself. Sigi ngadang ka nemnai. Only getting ready to go on a visit. Sida ngadang bala munsoh. They are on the look out for the force of the enemy. Aku ngadang nuan datai. I expect you to come.

Adap (v. f. ngadap; beadap or badap}, s. Manner, way, v. to interview, adv. from or on the side of, towards. Adap olih nuan Raja. Interview the Rajah. Maioh orang ka nga­dap iya. Many people wish to interview him. Akn ngambu pun rian tu ngadap ka ari indai aku. I claim this durian tree from my mother’s side. Adap ka kanan. On the right.

Adar (v. f. ngadar; beadar or badar}, to arrange, set in order. lya ngadar kapejalai aku. He arranges my movements. Iya nga­ dar ka penudok pengabang. He sets in order the seats of the guests.

Adat (beadat or badat}, custom, law, be­ haviour. Nunda ka adat aki ini. To follow the Customs of forefathers. Adat ti ngasoli nnan kena nkum. The law which condemns you to be fined. Adat iya kasar. His be­haviour is rude.

Adau (beadau or badan}, A species of mon­key (Macacus nemestrinus} also called nyumboh.

Adi (v. f. ngadi; beadim badi), s. A young­ er brother or sister, or, younger brother(or sister-) in-law, v. to call a person a bro­ther, etc. lya ngadi ka akn. He calls me 'brother.

Ading (v. f. ngading; beading or hading}, to array, make ready. Bala ngading kadiri. The army is getting ready. Ading kadiri nuan bejalai. Make yourself ready for the walk.

Adong {beadong or badong), A species of fresh water fish ; a proper name, f. Apai bulih adong siko. Father caught an adong.

Adu (v. f. ngadu; beradu}, s. A complaint, v. to put by, appeal to, arrange, adjust, place in order. Adu iya enda didinga orang. His complaint is not listened to. Manah agi enti nuan ngadu ka Prentah laya nuan. It will be better to appeal to the Government about your quarrel. Adu laya aku. Settle my quarrel. Adu tengkira. Place goods in order. Adu tikai. Straighten the mat.

Adup (beadup or badup}, the breast of a bird.

Agak (beagak or bagak}, a kind of rotan basket.

Agang (beagang or bagang), dried branch­ es of trees. Kayu nya udah lama ditebang agi meruan aying. That tree has been a long time felled but still its dried branches remain.

Agar-agar, proud, boastful. Iya nya agar-agar madah kadiri brani iya takut amai. He is boastful of his bravery but he is a great coward.

Ageh, (v. f. ngageh; beageh or bageh), s. A division, lot, v. to allot a portion, share. Nuan ngageh ka sa gantang bran kamari, dini iya diau ? You allotted me a gantang of rice yesterday, where is it ?

Agi, More, still, again. Briakuagi. Give me more. Iya agi makai. He is still eating. Uji agi. Try again.

Agong (beagong or bagong), the back just below the waist, the first formation of a bee­comb, a spear, the hornbill.

Agu (beagu or bagu), a privy, a bridge or path of batang. Iya nyau ngagai agu. He is gone to the privy.

Agu (v. f. ngagu; beagu or bagu), adj. stupid, idiotic, dumb, v. to make oneself stupid. Sayau anak iya agu. It is a pity his child is dumb. Iya ngagu kadiri bejako. He made himself appear stupid in conversation.

Agu (v. f. ngagu), to tremble, shiver from cold. Aku chelap beridar udah ngelaban ujan lain ngagu. I was very cold after being exposed to the rain, and shivered.

Ai (beat or bclai}, water, juice. Ai bah. A flood, a fresh. Ai kembai. The river is swollen. Ai menoh. High water. Ai lang­kang. The water is low (owing to drought). Ai idup. Water. Ai mati. Boiled water. Ai' arak. Rice spirit, (arak}. Aituak. The native spirit (tuak). Ai minyak. Oil. Ai manyi. Honey. Ai kemih. Urine.

Aieng, about to, the preliminary of any­ thing. Aiengjako ka bejalai. The prelimi­nary announcement of going upon a journey.

Ait (v. f. 11gait; beait or bait), to desire, long for, covet, have confidence in a person. Aku ait ka ajar nuan. I have confidence in your advice.

Aiyu (v. f. ngaiyu; beaiyu or baiyu}, s. destiny, fate, prognostication, v. to foretell, prognosticate. Aiyu iya. jai. His destiny is an ill one. Mimpi aku manah ngaiyu ka bulih padi. My dream is good, it prognosticates a good paddy crop.

Aja. oniy, simply. Iya makai asi aja. He eats cooked rice only.

Ajal, fate, destiny. Ajal iya ka mati, kali ko enggan iya ? It is his fate to die, what can be done ?

Ajar (v. f. ngajar; beajar or bajar), s. advice, warning, v. to advise, teach, warn. Indai ngajar iya betenun. Mother taught her weaving. Sakali tu Prentah agi ngajar nuan udah nya enti nuan agi salah iya ka nunggu nuan. This time the Government warns you, after this if you are again found doing wrong it will fine you.

Ajat (v. f. ngajat; beajat or bajat}, s. a war dance, a plaited bag, v. to dance. Ajat iya badas, His dancing is beautiful. Ajat aku penoh laban pinang. My bag is full of pinang.

Ajeh (v. f. ngijeh ; beajeh or bajeh), s. a wonder, miracle, v. to perform wonders.