OUTOFPAPUA database: Lexicons of the West Papuan language area

Entry record from Ray (2003a): Meriam

Page number: 129

be(i)

•  n. dry coco-palm leaf; a torch made of it; a light; a flame.

Etymology comment: Mabuiag buia

See also: ne

bebe

•  adj. lighted up.

bei lid

•  n. midrib of palm leaf; a broom made of it.

beilidu dirupi

•  v. sweep.

ner bei

•  n. lightning.

Usage: found only in the Gospel Translation