Where does “sapu” come from?
sapu (Tausug) comes from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *sapu — broom.
sapu (Tausug): to wipe; sweep
Definitions
- to wipe; sweep
Ancestry of “sapu”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Malayo-Polynesian | *sapu | broom |
sapu (Tausug) comes from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *sapu — broom.
sapu (Tausug): to wipe; sweep
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Malayo-Polynesian | *sapu | broom |