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PAGTUKIB 

Ni Jes B. Tirol
Hidapdapon 2, 2023

Mga Ngalan sa Hinagiban

Pasiuna
Ang mga Bisaya aduna nay daghang nga alang sa mga hinagiban (weapon) ug unsaon
paggamit niini. Ang uban nga mga ngalan nangahanaw na tungod kay nahanaw na man pod
ang mga hinagiban.
Aniay talaan sa pipila ka mga hinagiban:

  1. bagsang -To give a weapon; to arm someone; arming.
  2. baling – Catapult, kind of weapon. (Kp: balatík).
  3. balità – A thin sword or weapon.
  4. bingwit – A weapon with a barb. (Kp: simâ).
  5. bukaw – Saber rattling; the rattling of weapons, especially to intimidate. (Kp: húrat).
  6. búga – Side arm, weapon worn at the side.
  7. búlò – A wide knife for weapon and instrument used by Bisayans for their necessities.
    Also, bo.
  8. kampílan – Cutlass; a kind of broadsword. It needs the two hands to use it.
  9. kiwál-A man who carry weapons due to cowardice or fear, who some moments before
    seem to be brave and without fear. (Kp: tálaw).
  10. kris-A kind of bladed weapon. It is longer than a dagger but shorter than a sword. It has
    a wavy blade and both edges are sharp. It is a common weapon of the Muslims in Mindanao
    Island
  11. kulili-Cords for decoration in the handle of bladed weapons
  12. gadsing-The edge or cutting edge of the blade of a knife; blade of a weapon, instrument,
    etc. (Kp: siláb).
  13. galaw 1 – Weapons in which one is armed physically or morally to harm anyone. (Kp:
    hinagiban)
  14. gatílyo-(Sp: gatillo). Trigger of a gun or weapon. Also, kablitánan.
  15. gubók 2 -Rearm; to arm again; to arm with more modern weapon. (Kp: bágsang; gálaw).
  16. hábo-To rub or smear herbs, etc. on the blade of a weapon to make it poisonous or
    similar effect. (Kp: páhid; dúhig).
  17. hinagibán-Weapon. (Kp: ármas).
  18. indiyan panà-A type of weapon. It is a dart propelled by a rubber-sling. (Kp: panâ).
  19. lambuyóg 1 -The sling, as a weapon. It consist of two strings with a stone holder and held
    by the hand; slingshot.
  20. linamán-(b.p. damán). To shoot or fire a weapon without hitting the target.
  21. lipdas-To handle a weapon at the wrong side, as holding a sword at the blade instead of
    the handle
  22. palamingko-(Sp: falce). Falchion; a short crooked sword shaped like a scythe; scimitar.
    (Kp: lagaráw).
  23. pira – A kind of sword-like bladed weapon about 45 to 60 cm long. Its blade is slightly
    curved upward and flat at the tip. (Kp: pinúti).
  24. sákda-1. To put an arrow on a bow. (Kp táod). 2. To arm or load a weapon, as rifle.
    (Kp: tári).
  25. salúmag 1 -1. The throwing of javelin or any missile weapon. (Kp: bunô; lábay) 2. To be
    wounded by such kind of weapon, as javelin
  26. salumág 2 -Missile; a slender flying weapon. Also, mísil. (Kp. kalway; udyóng).
  27. siklit sa hinagibán-Arsenal, magazine, a storage place for weapons and military supplies.
  28. símà 2 – Barb; a point projecting backward on a weapon, as fishhook or spear. (Kp:
    bukangkang: saláit sagángat).
  29. suláb-The sharp edge of a bladed weapon or instrument,
  30. tádya – To test fire a weapon to determine its accuracy
  31. talóm – The blade of a bladed weapon. (Kp: siláb).
  32. tíon – To point a gun or weapon towards something. (Kp: tímtim; daítol).
  33. túslak – To thrust, to stab with the use of an elongated and pointed weapon or object.
    (Kp: dúnggab; duslak).
  34. úntò- The front tip portion of a razor, weapon, and similar objects. (Kp: tumoy).
  35. alúwa-Hilt, handle of sword and the like; haft. (Kp: manggo; púan; púl-an).
  36. badóng – A type of Moro sword. (Kp: pinúti). Also, baróng
  37. baróng – A type of Moro sword. It is cleaver-like in shape also called barong in English.
  38. bayuráng – Epée; a type of sword that is primarily used for stabbing
  39. binálò – A kris or Filipino Muslim sword with only one curvature.
  40. bulánit – To whip out; to draw, to pull out as sword. (Kp: húlbot; bítad).
  41. kális-Sword. (Kp: bayuráng; pinútì; espada).
  42. kambantúli – A kind of long sword. It flares to a flat end with an extended pointed end at
    the bottom. (Kp: kampilan, kanduwali).
  43. kanduwáli – A kind of sword used in the olden days. It is a straight sword with a “V”
    indentation at the front end. (Kp: láring; kambantúli).
  44. kúdkod – The canal of a kris sword, or knife. (Kp: göt; gúlot).
  45. dose páres – (Sp: doce twelve; parar to parry: Fr: Douzepers). A method of self-defense
    or martial arts with twelve basic strokes for defense and offense.
  46. dúgyak-Fencing; to fight with swords. (Kp: istokáda; espadaháy; sádong).
  47. espáda – (Sp: espada). 1. Sword. Also, kalís; pinúti.
  48. estóki – (Sp: estoque rapier). Rapier, a type of dueling sword designed for thrusting.
    (Kp: bayúrang).
  49. híkò-Things made similar to a snake, as the kris sword that has a curvature like a snake.
    (Kp: bawóg; kiyo).
  50. laring-A slightly curved sword with “V” shape at the end. (Kp: kanduwali).

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