Where does “maniko” come from?
maniko (Cebuano) comes from Cebuano siko, from Proto-Austronesian sikux.
maniko (Cebuano): a cubit
Ancestry of “maniko”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Cebuano | siko | elbow; to hit or push with the elbow |
| 2 | Proto-Austronesian | sikux | — |