was

Tok Pisin

verb
Definitions
  • angel; any supernatural creature in heaven according to Christian theology

Etymology

Inherited from English watch (sentinel, sentry, guard).

Origin

English

watch

Gloss

sentinel, sentry, guard

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji
πŸ’‚ πŸ’‚β€β™€οΈ πŸ’‚β€β™‚οΈ

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