kain
1 Americannoun
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of kain
1915–20; < Malay: cloth, sarong
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From Forbes ● Oct. 6, 2014
He is not yet dressed— Dia bĕlum pakei kain lagi.
From A Manual of the Malay language With an Introductory Sketch of the Sanskrit Element in Malay by Sir William Edward Maxwell
This material is not to be surpassed either in excellence of quality or beauty of colour— Ta’ lawan-lah kain ini deri-pada baik sifat-nia dan dok warna-nia.
From A Manual of the Malay language With an Introductory Sketch of the Sanskrit Element in Malay by Sir William Edward Maxwell
He was lying wrapped up with a blanket— Dia tidor-lah ber-sălimut kain panas.
From A Manual of the Malay language With an Introductory Sketch of the Sanskrit Element in Malay by Sir William Edward Maxwell
Auld Dugald brought in his twa kain hens yesterday; ane's on the bank and the cauld corp o' the ither o' them's in the pantry.
From Doom Castle by Neil Munro
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