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412 also the case in Singhalese, as well as in the Kawi and Pali of Java, which had their origin from the continent of India. We can hardly suppose that the rude people, whom the Hindus found in the Archipelago, had no idea of numbers at all, and that they readily adopted Hindu words to supply their deficiency, for these same people have the rest of their numerals complete with pure Polynesian words, and even the savages of New Holland can count up to two and three, but no further. One might almost suppose that Siji or Sa hiji and Dua were brought to the islands by the primeval settlers, who came from the continent, long before the trading and religious Hindus visited this part of the world, either for the sake of its rich natural products, or to seek a refuge from persecution at home. The word for three, which in the Lampungs is Talu, in Sunda, Batta and Bima Tolu, in Saparua Oru, and in Tahiti Atoru, is merely a compound of Ta or To, not, and Rua, parity or appearance, which is a contraction of the Sanscrit Rupa, C. 598, or Ruwa, C. 597, an image, form, figure, appearance. An instance in which a Sanscrit word has been combined with a pure Polynesian particle. Rupa-rua have given Dua, two in most of the languages of the Western parts of the Archipelago, and exists also in Latin and Greek etc. So extensive is the range of this small word.

Sa-apan, a sloping stage of split bambu erected in the river, with the down river end sticking well up, free of the water which passes between the materials. Upon this stage the fish are thrown by the strength of the current during floods, and where they are then secured.

Sa-at, dry, run dry, dried up. Walungan chai gěus sa-at, the bed of the river is dry.

Sa-atan, to run dry. To drain off the water.

Saba, to go to, to visit, to frequent. Tilok di saba, I never go near him (or it).

Saba, nearest male relative, on whom devolves the obligation of sanctioning the marriage of a woman.

Saba, occurs in the composition of proper names. As Wira Saba, the present Mojokěrto in the residency of Sourabaya, and the seat of the ancient capital Majapahit. Wira, C. 667, a hero, a warrior. Saba, C. 707, an assembly, a company; and thus an assembly of heroes.

Saban, the eighth month of the Mahometan year, called also Bulan Arawah, or Bulan Roa.

Sabandar, Persian, the shabandar, the collector of customs. Kantor Sabandar, the Custom house.

Sabar, Arabic, patient; patience, forbearance. Kudu sabar, you must have patience.

Sabaru, ten Dutch doits, also called Sa wang baru, a new wang.

Sabda, Sanscrit, command, order, mandate, decree. The word of God. To pronounce with solemnity.

Saběněrna, correctly, properly speaking. In truth, truly, justly.

Sabět, to strike with a whip or switch, to apply the whip; to flog an animal. Kěbo kudu di sabět, you must apply the whip to the buffaloe; you must flog the buffaloe.