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English word origin

Etymology of maas

From Zulu.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

sour milk

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

From Zulu.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of maa

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

From the verb to maa.

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