Bandanna to Baneful

This dictionary contains English, Spanish and Tagalog words from the early 20th century, quite a few of which are obsolete. The spelling and meaning of the words herein may be slightly different from current usage. Still, we believe this is a useful reference especially for those studying Philippine literature and documents from that time.

Bandanna, n. [bandána]
Bandanas.
Pangyong mapulá. BANDANA

Bandbox, n. [bándbocs]
Cajita ó cofrecito de carton.
Kahong karton, sisidlang karton.

Bandit, n. [bándit]
Bandido ó salteador de caminos.
Tulisan, manghaharang.

Bandy, n. [bándi]
Palocorvo.
Pamaló ng̃ bola.

Bandy, v. [bándi]
Pelotear, discutir, ligarse.
Maghagisan ng̃ bola, maglapìlapì.

Bandylegged, adj. [bándilegd]
Patizambo.
Mabilog ang bintî.

Bane, n. [ben]
Veneno, tosigo.
Lason, kamandag.

Bane, v. [ben]
Envenenar.
Lumason.

Baneful, adj. [bénful]
Venenoso, mortal, mortífero.
Nakakalason, nakamamatay.

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