Where does “temenggung” come from?
temenggung (Malay) comes from Kawi tumĕṅguṅ.
temenggung (Malay): high-ranking official in some Malay sultanates under the bendahara (royal treasurer), typically in charge of the police or armed forces
Definitions
- high-ranking official in some Malay sultanates under the bendahara (royal treasurer), typically in charge of the police or armed forces
Ancestry of “temenggung”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kawi | tumĕṅguṅ | — |