Where does “bantayan” come from?
bantayan (Ilocano) comes from Ilocano -an — specifies directional focus.
bantayan (Ilocano): guard; sentinel; lookout
Definitions
- guard; sentinel; lookout
Ancestry of “bantayan”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilocano | -an | specifies directional focus |