Sow to Spank

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 time.

Sow, n. [sáu]
Puerca, marrana.
Inahíng baboy.

Sow, v. [so]
Sembrar, esparcir las semillas.
Maghasík, magtanim.

Space, n. [spés]
Espacio, extencion.
Pagitan, pwang, agwat.

Spacious, adj. [spécious]
Espacioso, ancho, extenso.
Malwag, malwang, malawak.

Spade, n. [sped]
Laya, asada; espadas [en los naipes].
Asada, pangpalitada; espada [sa baraha].

Spain, n [spen]
España.
Espanya.

Span, n. [span]
Palmo.
Dangkal.

Span, v. [span]
Medir á palmos.
Dangkalín.

Spanish, adj. [spánish]
Español.
Kastilà.

Spank, v. [spank]
Golpear con las manos abiertas.
Sumampal. (now PALO)

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