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278 Mĕmanuk, an ornamental bit of stick or wood placed in the middle of a buffaloe yoke.The word is derived from Manuk, a bird.

Mĕmayu, to recover from sickness; to again have a liking for food and the usual ways of life. Convalescent.

Méméh, previous to, before , prior to. Méméh hudang kudu bĕuntah, before getting up , you must open your eyes. Memeh sugi kudu daik pusing, before you can be rich, you must be content to have many troubles.

Méméh na, beforehand. Previously.

Ménak, a nobleman, a person of good family , of title.

Mĕnangkabau, the ancient and central part of Sumatra, of which Priangĕn was the capital. Man, C. 514, a man- it is the Elu or ancient form of the Manushya; the head, the heart ; pride , haughtiness. Manushya, C. 516 , a man , man , mankind. Angka, C. 11, a mark, a spot, a stain, a sign, a badge, a vestige. Bahu, C. 470, the arm, the hand— and as such represents authority. Thus man-angka-bahu, would imply the people who are the emblem of authority , or the head , or the mind which is the sign of power. Mĕnangkabahu was probably in early times the seat of a Hindu gouverment which became a sort of Lord paramount over the neighbouring States.

Mĕncha, to put oneself on guard, to fence. To defend oneself with an instrument called Siku-siku ; which see. There are people who exhibit feats of address by defending themselves with this Siku-siku, which is called Mĕncha.

Ménchĕrét, having the squitters, great laxity in the stomach. Constantly troubled Tvith a discharge abano.

Ménchil, out alone by oneself; solitary, single, nassociated with others.

Mĕchug, quick, speedy.

Mĕnchus, having a tapering end, spindle ended.

Mĕnda, done, exhausted.

Mĕndang Kamulan, the seat of an early government in Java, said to have been on the site of the present Prambanan, and founded by Sawéla Chala, who came from the continent of India in the beginning of the Seventh century of the christian era.Raffles vol. 2 Pages 82/84. Kamulan, derived from Mula C. 552, origin , commencement.

Mĕndĕlik, with the eyes open, staring, intently watching.

Mending, better, in improved condition, inclining to a better state. Nagara éta gĕus mĕnding sa kĕbĕl di chĕkĕl ku kumpani, That country has been in an improved condition ever since the Government had possesion of it. Mĕnding pa-ih jĕung di ranté, it is beter to die, than to be put in chains. Jélĕma na gĕus mĕnding, the man is getting better (from sickness).

Mĕndung, said of clouds which lower and hang threatening to pour down rain. Clouds forming a black bank in the sky.

Méng'a, a fish found only in the rivers which flow into the southern ocean, on the south coast of Bantam.