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malay
CIDE DICTIONARY
malay, prop. n.
One of a race of a brown or copper complexion in the Malay Peninsula and the western islands of the Indian Archipelago. [1913 Webster]
malay, prop. a.
Of or pertaining to the Malays or their country. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
malay, n. & adj.
--n.
1 a a member of a people predominating in Malaysia and Indonesia. b a person of Malay descent.
2 the language of this people, the official language of Malaysia.
--adj. of or relating to this people or language.
--n.
1 a a member of a people predominating in Malaysia and Indonesia. b a person of Malay descent.
2 the language of this people, the official language of Malaysia.
--adj. of or relating to this people or language.
Derivative
Malayan n. & adj.
Etymology
Malay malayu
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