Where does “potoʼ puli” come from?
potoʼ puli (Makasar) comes from Makasar puli — firm; fixed; sturdy; secure.
potoʼ puli (Makasar): a firm knot
Definitions
- a firm knot
Ancestry of “potoʼ puli”, step by step
potoʼ puli traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Makasar puli
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makasar | puli | firm; fixed; sturdy; secure |
via Makasar potoʼ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makasar | potoʼ | — |