Neck to Needy

Take note that 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 it is a useful reference for those studying Philippine literature and documents from that period.

Neck, n. [nec]
Cuello.
Leeg.

Necklace, n. [nécles]
Collar.
Kwintás.

Necktie, n. [néctai]
Corbata.
Korbatang mahabà. KURBATA

Necrology, n. [nicrólodchi]
Necrología.
Pagbabalità ng̃ tungkol sa nang̃amatay.

Necromancy, n. [nícromansi]
Nigromancia.
Panghuhulà sa pagmamalas sa mg̃a bangkay.

Need, n. [nid]
Necesidad; pobreza.
Pang̃ang̃ailang̃an, kahirapan.

Need, v. [nid]
Necesitar.
Mang̃ailang̃an.

Needful, adj. [nídful]
Necesario.
Kailang̃an.

Needle, n. [nídl]
Aguja.
Karayom.

Needless, adj. [nídles]
Superfluo, inutil.
Kalabisán, walang kabuluhan.

Needlework, n. [nídluerk]
Bordado de aguja.
Tahî ng̃ kamay.

Needy, adj. [nídi]
Indigente, necesitado.
Salat, nang̃ang̃ailang̃an.

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