Smother to Snail

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 era.

Smother, v. [smódzer]
Ahogar, sofocar.
Uminis; inisín.

Smoulder, v. [smaúlder]
Aclocarse, arder debajo la ceniza.
Magbaga, mag-apoy ng̃ walang ning̃as.

Smug, adj. [smag]
Pulido con afectación.
Maselang.

Smuggle, v. [smagl]
Hacer ó ejercer el contrabando.
Mang̃anlakal ng̃ laban sa kautusan.

Smuggler, n. [smágler]
Contrabandista.
Máng̃ang̃alakal ng̃ bagay na bawal.

Smut, n. [smát]
Tiznon.
Dung̃is.

Smutty, adj. [smáti]
Obsceno, impuro.
Mahalay, malibog.

Smack, n. [smác]
Parte, porción.
Bahagi, hatì.

Snaffle, n. [snáfl]
Brida con muserola.
Bitbítan.

Snag, n. [snág]
Nudo [en la madera].
Bukó.

Snail, n. [snél]
Caracol.
Susô.

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