rumal

American  

[roo-mahl, roo-mahl] / ruˈmɑl, ˈru mɑl /

noun

1. a kerchief worn as a headdress by men in India.

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Etymology

Origin of rumal

1700–10; < Urdu < Persian rūmāl, equivalent to rū face + māl wiping

Example Sentences

I am exceedingly pleased to have seen you at my house— Sangat sudi sahaya tuan-tuan datang ber-landang rumah sahaya.

From A Manual of the Malay language With an Introductory Sketch of the Sanskrit Element in Malay by Maxwell, William Edward, Sir

There are a number of people in your house— Ada baniak orang di-dalam rumah datoh.

From A Manual of the Malay language With an Introductory Sketch of the Sanskrit Element in Malay by Maxwell, William Edward, Sir

The corruptions of the Malay are langan for tangon, arm; ai for ayer, water; menua for benua, country; komah for rumah, house; besi for besar, great.

From The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy by Keppel, Henry

I said, “Let me lock the door of the house first, and then I will go with you”— Kata sahaya biar-lah aku kunchi-kan pintu rumah dahulu baharu-lah buleh pergi sama-sama.

From A Manual of the Malay language With an Introductory Sketch of the Sanskrit Element in Malay by Maxwell, William Edward, Sir

There will be no one dining here to-day except the master and myself— T’ ada orang lain makan di rumah hari ini, sahaya ber-dua dengan tuan sahaja.

From A Manual of the Malay language With an Introductory Sketch of the Sanskrit Element in Malay by Maxwell, William Edward, Sir