Where does “badiʼ Bugisiʼ” come from?
badiʼ Bugisiʼ (Makasar) comes from Makasar badiʼ, from Malay badik.
badiʼ Bugisiʼ (Makasar): a type of badik where the blade widens towards the point
Definitions
- a type of badik where the blade widens towards the point
Ancestry of “badiʼ Bugisiʼ”, step by step
badiʼ Bugisiʼ traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Makasar badiʼ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makasar | badiʼ | a badik; a traditional stabbing weapon or dagger characterized by a blade where the back is straight up to the point, in contrast to the berang where the back of the blade is rounded near the point |
| 2 | Malay | badik | — |
via Makasar Bugisiʼ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makasar | Bugisiʼ | relating to the Buginese ethnic group or their language |