Drowse to Drudge

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.

Drowse, v. [dráuz]
Adormecer.
Mag-antok, magtukâ.

Drowsiness, n. [dráuzines]
Somnolencia.
Antok.

Drowsy, adj. [dráusi]
Soñoliento.
Nag-aantok, maantukin.

Drub, n. [drœb]
Golpe, puñada.
Bugbog, hampás, palò suntok.

Drub, v. [drœb]
Apalear, sacudir.
Humampas, pumalò.

Drubbing, n. [drábing]
Paliza.
Hampás.

Drudge, n. [drédch]
Ganapan, marmiton.
Mámamasan, mánununong; mánunulong sa kusinà.

Drudge, v. [dradch]
Afanarse á trabajar en oficios ú ocupaciones desagradables ó viles sin provecho ni honra.
Gumawâ ng̃ mg̃a gáwaing walang mápapalâ.

Drudgery, n. [drádcheri]
Faena ó trabajo vil.
Gáwaing hamak.

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