Turret to Tutor

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.

Turret, n. [téret]
Torrecilla.
Moog.

Turtle, n. [tartl]
Tortuga.
Pagong.

Turtle-dove, n. [tártl-dav]
Tortola.
Kalapate. now KALAPATI

Tusk, n. [tasc]
Colmillo.
Pang̃il.

Tusky, adj. [táski]
Colmilludo.
Mapang̃il.

Tussle, n. [tasl]
Alboroto.
Kaing̃ay.

Tutelage, n. [tiúteledch]
Tutela, tutoría.
Pag-iiwí, pang̃ang̃asiwà ng̃ pag-aarì ng̃ batang walâ pa sa ganap na gulang.

Tutor, n [tiútor]
Tutor, ayo.
Tagapang̃asiwà ng̃ pag-aarì ng̃ batang walâ páng ganáp na gulang; tagapag-iwí.

Tutor, v. [tiútor]
Enseñar, instruir.
Magturò, mag-iwí.

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