Mahogany to Mail

This dictionary contains English, Spanish and Tagalog words from the early 20th century, quite a few of which are obsolete. The spelling and meaning of the words herein may be slightly different from current usage. Still, we believe it is a useful reference for those studying Philippine literature and documents from that period.

Mahogany, n. [mejógani]
Caoba.
Tila narra.

Mahometan, n. [majómitan]
Mahometano.
Moro.

Maid, n. [meíd]
Doncella, criada.
Batang babae; dalagang matandâ.

Maiden, n. [médn]
Doncella.
Dalaga, binibini.

Maidenly, adj. [médnli]
Virginal.
Parang dalaga, parang binibini.

Maidenhood, n. [médnjud]
Doncellez, virginidad.
Pagkadalaga, pagkabinibini.

Maid-servant, n. [meíd-sérvant]
Criada.
Alilang babae.

Mail, n. [meíl]
Mala, correo; cota de malla.
Korreo; balutì.

Mail, v. [meíl]
Poner en el correo; armar con cola de malla.
Ihulog sa korreo; magbalutì. IPADALA (send)

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