Where does “pilaia” come from?
pilaia (Tok Pisin) comes from English player, from Middle English pleyer, from Old English pleġere — player, athlete, wrestler.
pilaia (Tok Pisin): player
Ancestry of “pilaia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | player | One that plays; One who is playful; one without... |
| 2 | Middle English | pleyer | One who makes entertainment for themselves; One... |
| 3 | Old English | pleġere | player, athlete, wrestler |