Larynx to Latchet

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, this can serve as a useful reference for those studying Philippine literature and documents from that period.

Larynx, n. [lárincs]
Laringe.
Lalamunan.

Lascivious, adj. [lasíviæs]
Lascivo.
Malibog.

Lash, n. [lash]
Latigazo.
Hagupít.

Lash, v. [lash]
Dar latigazos.
Manghagupít.

Lass, n. [lass]
Doncella, moza.
Dalaga.

Lassitude, n. [lésitiud]
Lasitud, fatiga.
Kahinaan, kapagalan.

Last, adj. [last]
Último, postrero.
Hulí, katapusán, wakás.

Last, v. [last]
Durar, permanecer.
Magtagal, maglwat.

Lasting, adj. [lásting]
Duradero, permanente.
Matagal, malwat.

Latch, n. [latch]
Aldaba de puerta.
Kandado.

Latch, v. [latch]
Cerrar con aldaba.
Ikandado.

Latchet, n. [láchet]
Agujeta de zapato.
Talì ng̃ sapatos.

The English word “latchet” is archaic. It means a narrow thong or lace for fastening a shoe or sandal.

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