wanda

See also: Wanda

Gamilaraay

Etymology

Is likely from a wangaaybuwan word which is an adjective ‘ugly looking’ and the name of a creature that might be called a ‘devildevil’. Fluent YG speakers adapted words instinctively, but now similar word production and use will only occur if there is careful analysis.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /vanda/

Noun

wanda

1. white man
2. ghost
3. spirit

References

• 2015 Ma Gamilaraay
• 2014 Giacon J Thesis Grammar YG

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Old Dutch

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *hwandê.

Conjunction

wanda

1. for, because

Descendants

• Middle Dutch: want
  • Dutch: want

Further reading

• “wanda”, in Oudnederlands Woordenboek, 2012