Jĕrmal is another kind of fish-trap, different from the kelong. ↑
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Denys, Descr. Dict. of Brit. Mal., s.v. Fire. ↑
325
P’landok minta’ api,
’Nak mĕmbakar bulu mĕntua-nya.↑
326
The Mouse-deer is said to have cursed his mother-in-law, saying:—”Kalau bĕtul aku pĕmainan
Raja Suleiman angkau bĕrsayap.” ↑
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Illumination with tiny lamps is also common on feast-days (hari raya), especially at the end of
the Month of Fasting; and the Malays have to some extent adopted the Chinese penchant for
fireworks. ↑