English word origin

Etymology of wa

From Thai วา (waa).

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

A Thai unit of length, traditionally comparable to a fathom, and now officially equal to two metres.

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

From Thai วา (waa).

Relationships mentioned by the source

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Borrowed-form mentionวาth

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Source etymology 3

Original entry ↗

noun

In Japanese society, the favouring of a harmonious community over one's personal interests.

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

From Japanese 和 (wa).

Relationships mentioned by the source

These are extracted mentions, not a timeline or a verified sequence of immediate parents.

Borrowed-form mention和ja

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Raw extraction fields are retained for auditing. Their order does not establish ancestry.

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