Nonsense to Noose


Please 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.

Nonsense, n. [nónsens]
Disparate, impertinencia.
Kabalastugan.

Nonsensical, adj. [nonsénsical]
Absurdo, impertinente.
Dî maaaring mangyari, maulit.

Noodle, n. [núdl] (a foolish person)
Simplon, mentecato.
Hang̃al, tang̃á, gunggong.

Nook, n. [nuk] (small corner)
Rincon, ángulo.
Sulok.

Noon, n. [nun]
Medio día.
Katanghalian, á las dose ng̃ araw. TANGHALI

Noonday, n. [núndey]
Medio día.
Katanghalian, á las dose ng̃ araw.

Nooning, n. [núning] (sleeping at noon)
Siesta.
Tulog sa tanghalì.

Noontide, n. [núntaid]
Tiempo del medio-día.
Katanghalian.

Noose, n. [nus]
Lazo corredizo.
Silò.

Noose, v. [nus]
Enlazar, entrampar.
Sumilò.

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