payr

Abau

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /paɪɾ/

Noun

payr class III gender f

  1. fish (round fish species)

References

  • Lock, Arnold Hugo. 2011. Abau Grammar. Data Papers on Papua New Guinea Languages 57. Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea: SIL-PNG Academic Publications. Available online.
    • p.67, Table 21 (listed under Class 3, Feminine)

Cebuano

Etymology

From English fire.

Verb

payr

  1. (intransitive, informal) go
  2. bring it on, you're on

Middle English

Noun

payr

  1. alternative form of paire