Where does “serang” come from?
serang (English) comes from Indonesian serang, from Persian سرهنگ — captain, chief, commander; colonel.
serang (English): A native Indian boatswain; a lascar captain
Definitions
- A native Indian boatswain; a lascar captain
Ancestry of “serang”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Indonesian | serang | to fight; to attack; attack |
| 2 | Persian | سرهنگ | captain, chief, commander; colonel |