Where does “temenggong” come from?
temenggong (English) comes from Malay temenggung, from Kawi tumĕṅguṅ.
temenggong (English): A high-ranking official in Malay states, typically in charge of the police or armed forces
Definitions
- A high-ranking official in Malay states, typically in charge of the police or armed forces
Ancestry of “temenggong”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malay | temenggung | high-ranking official in some Malay sultanates under the bendahara (royal treasurer), typically in charge of the police or armed forces |
| 2 | Kawi | tumĕṅguṅ | — |