Entry record from Sneddon (1984a): Proto-Sangiric
Page number: 109
*təbaŋ
• flavourless.
Note: Sangir təbaŋ to wash out in fresh water (nets, etc. soaked in salt water); to wash anus; Bantik tabáŋ lacking in salt, tasteless; Ratahan tuβáŋ tasteless, flavourless (PPh *tabqaŋ flavourless; fresh water].
Note: see footnote 234