Square to Squeamish

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 era.

Square, n. [scúer]
Cuadrado, cuadrangular; plaza.
Parisukát; líwasan. PARISUKAT, KUWADRADO, KWADRADO

Square, v. [scúer]
Cuadrar; ajustar.
Parisukatin; iakmâ.

Squash, n. [scuásh]
Cidracayote.
Kalabasang ligaw.

Squash, v. [scuásh]
Aplastar, magullar.
Pisain, lamugin.

Squat, adj. [scuót]
Agachado.
Nakayukô.

Squat, v. [scuót]
Agacharse.
Yumukô.

Squeak, n. [scuík]
Alarido, grito, plañido.
Tilî, hiyaw, pigibík.

Squeak, v. [scuík]
Chillar, plañir.
Tumilî, humiyaw, magpagibik.

Squeal, v. [scuil]
Gritar, plañir.
Tumilî, manang̃is.

Squeamish, adj. [scuímish]
Fastidioso, demasiado delicado.
Nakayayamot, maselang.

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