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302 fore the introduction of Mohammedanism and as is supposed was the case with those natives, who on the introduction of Mohammedanism were unwilling to renounce their old Brahminical faith and consequently vanished and did not die a natural death. The origin of this word is no doubt to be found in Hyang which see—to become a divinity, to be deified. This idea of vanishing from the world, and dying, is not confined to the Javanese. The early kings of Macassar are reported also no totnot to [sic] have died, but that they disappeared. Tijdschrift voor Ned: Indië 1854 September. Page 149.

Ngahidi, to spear fish by diving down into the water with a Hidi, which see , and then watching an opportunity to strike the fish. Ngahuap, to feed by cramming into the mouth of another, as a child is fed by its mother. (Bat. Suappin, idem).

Ngahujĕn, to strain when wishing to pass a stool. Ngahulĕng, to beat rest, to stop from work, to pause, to be discomfitted, to be lazily disposed. To be outwitted in argument to shillishally.

Ngahunyud, sticking up in a heap. Projecting upwards like a cone.

Ngahutang, to borrow; to incur debt by borrowing.

Ngajamu, to invite people to a feast. To invite strangers to partake of refreshments. (From Arab, جَمَعَ Jama'a, to collect, to gather; subst. جَمْعُ Jam'u).

Ngajĕbléh, to project the lower lip intentionally, as if in mockery.

Ngajĕblug, to lie, to deceive, to swindle.

Ngajĕbol, done up, fatigued very much, knocked up.

Ngajĕdur, to flow with impetuosity as a flood in a river. Making a loud report or great explosion. Maryĕm na ngajĕdur bai, the cannon went off with a great explosion. Ngajĕ1ajĕr, said of the grains of growing paddy, when the husks are gaping, which is the true moment of impregnation.

Ngajĕndil, to have an excrescence on the skin called Chĕndil. Any small projection.

Ngajĕntul, of same meaning as Ngadungkuk, remaining quiet with the head hanging down, as if in deep thought or in trouble.

Ngaji, to read religious Mohammedan books. To study. To go to the Mohammedan schools. To read. See Aji.

Ngajogo, to squat down on the hips with the knees under the arms.

Ngajuru, to be confined, to be brought to bed, to be delivered of young.

Ngala, to take, to gather, to fetch, to catch. Ngala chai, to fetch water; Ngala lauk, to catch fish. Kudu ngala suluh you must gather fire wood. Ngala buah, to gather fruit. Kami ma to daik ngala, as for me I do not wish to take any. Ngala ka bapa, to take after his father, to resemble his father.

Ngaladag, in plenty, lying about in abundance.

Ngalagĕna, to set up for one self; to establish one self.

Ngalakoän, to venture, to make an attempt. Mohal ngalakoän, that will never be the case. (Cf. Laku).