Where does “yau pas” come from?
yau pas (Tok Pisin) comes from Tok Pisin pas, from English pouch, from Middle English pouche, from Old Northern French pouche.
yau pas (Tok Pisin): deaf
Ancestry of “yau pas”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Tok Pisin | pas | pouch; closed; shut; sealed |
| 2 | English | pouch | A small bag usually closed with a drawstring; A... |
| 3 | Middle English | pouche | — |
| 4 | Old Northern French | pouche | — |