Where does “bakuʼ” come from?
bakuʼ (Makasar) comes from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bakul — woven bamboo basket.
bakuʼ (Makasar): a measure; a standard; a measuring stick or instrument
Definitions
- a measure; a standard; a measuring stick or instrument
Ancestry of “bakuʼ”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Malayo-Polynesian | *bakul | woven bamboo basket |