Squab to Squander

squander = sayangin

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 this is a useful reference especially for those studying Philippine literature and documents from that period.

Squab, adj. [scuob]
Implume, rechoncho, regordete.
Walâ pang pakpak, kapipisâ lamang sa itlog; matabâ.

Squabble, n. [scuobl]
Riña, pendencia, disputa, contienda.
Káalitan, away, babag; pagtatalo.

Squabble, v. [scuobl]
Reñir, disputar.
Makipag-alit, makipagtalo.

Squabbler, n. [scuóbler]
Pendenciero.
Basag-ulero, mapagbasag-ulo.

Squadron, n. [scuódron]
Escuadrón.
Pulutong.

Squalid, adj. [scuólid]
Sucio, puerco.
Salaulà, baboy.

Squall, n. [scuol]
Chubasco.
Bugsô ng̃ ulán, unós.

Squall, v. [scuol]
Chillar.
Tumilî, humiyaw.

Squally, adj. [scuóli]
Borrascoso.
Maunós.

Squalor, n. [scuélor]
Suciedad, porquería.
Karumihan, kasalaulaan.

Squander, v. [scuónder]
Malgastar, disipar.
Sumayang ng̃ salapî, sayangin, mag-alibughâ, magbulagsák.

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