Dyak

/ ˈdaɪæk /

noun

1. a member of a Malaysian people of the interior of Borneo: noted for their long houses

Word History and Origins

Origin of Dyak¹

from Malay Dayak upcountry, from darat land

Example Sentences

During the scene between the Golova and the Dyak there was some laughter, but no applause.

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The Dyak chief opened a vein in his arm with a dagger and gave the weapon to Peter Gross.

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If a Dyak of the hills slay a Dyak of the sea, keep your krisses sheathed and come and tell me.

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Every Dyak groveled on the ground and even the Malay Mahometans crooked their knees and bowed their heads almost to the earth.

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Dyak tradition forbade closing a door to a guest, however unwelcome the guest might be.

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