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bingwit

Pronunciation: /biŋˈwit/

“bingwit” is a Tagalog word. Its 4 meanings in English:

noun

  1. small fishhook
  2. pole, hook, line and sinker for fishing
  3. act of fishing with such a tool
  4. trick; trap; snare

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Philippine *bəŋuit (“fishhook”). Compare Central Bikol banwit and Tausug bingit.

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