alpiris

Indonesian

Etymology

Borrowed from Luhu [Term?], probably from Portuguese alferes, from Arabic الفَارِس (al-fāris, “knight”). Doublet of alferes and alperes.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /al.ˈpi.rɪs/

Noun

alpiris (plural alpiris-alpiris)

  1. a male messenger in traditional ceremonies

Further reading

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