Where does “bantay” come from?
bantay (Tagalog) comes from Ilocano bantay — mountain; high hill.
bantay (Tagalog): guard; escort; watch; A affectionate epithet for...
Definitions
- guard; escort; watch; A affectionate epithet for...
Ancestry of “bantay”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilocano | bantay | mountain; high hill |