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Etymology of N'ko

From N'Ko ߒߞߏ (Nko, literally “I say”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

Of or pertaining to the N'ko writing system. · Of or pertaining to the N'ko language.

name

A writing system invented for the Manding languages of West Africa. · A literary koine language itself written in the script.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From N'Ko ߒߞߏ (Nko, literally “I say”).

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Borrowed-form mentionߒߞߏnqo
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