Where does “lāwan” come from?
lāwan (Old Javanese) comes from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *laban — to oppose; to go against someone.
lāwan (Old Javanese): adversary, opponent, rival
Definitions
- adversary, opponent, rival
Ancestry of “lāwan”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Malayo-Polynesian | *laban | to oppose; to go against someone |