Tais

from minangkabau

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adjective
arkais
Abstract Concept
From minangkabau

Definition

A state of being soiled, dirty, or contaminated; an archaic term used to describe something that is no longer clean or pure.

Etymology

Borrowed from the Minangkabau language 'tais', referring to a dirty condition or being smeared with filth. It entered Indonesian as an archaic term to describe physical uncleanness, often specifically associated with lingering residue or excrement.

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