jingshai

Khasi

Etymology

jing- (abstract noun) +‎ shai (“shine”)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɟiŋʃaːj/

Noun

jingshai f

  1. light, enlightenment
    • 1891, “Salm 37:6”, in Ka Baibl (Khasi Bible):
      Bad un pynmih noh ïa ka hok jong me kum ka jingshai[.]
      And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light.
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