Where does “keban” come from?
keban (Malay) comes from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *kaban — companion, member of a group (of animals or people); friend.
keban (Malay): a four-cornered matwork bag or basket
Definitions
- a four-cornered matwork bag or basket
Ancestry of “keban”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Malayo-Polynesian | *kaban | companion, member of a group (of animals or people); friend |