Where does “senapang” come from?
senapang (Malay) comes from Dutch snaphaan, from Middle Dutch snaphaen, from German Schnapphahn, from Middle High German snaphan — mounted highwayman.
senapang (Malay): any type of long-barreled firearm, such as the shotgun and rifle
Definitions
- any type of long-barreled firearm, such as the shotgun and rifle
Ancestry of “senapang”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | snaphaan | silver coin from Guelders; early type of... |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | snaphaen | — |
| 3 | German | Schnapphahn | highwayman |
| 4 | Middle High German | snaphan | mounted highwayman |