Where does “sawi puli” come from?
sawi puli (Makasar) comes from Makasar puli — firm; fixed; sturdy; secure.
sawi puli (Makasar): a permanent crew member who completes the entire journey from beginning to end
Definitions
- a permanent crew member who completes the entire journey from beginning to end
Ancestry of “sawi puli”, step by step
sawi 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 sawi
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makasar | sawi | — |