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Thai
Etymology
From Old Khmer saṃnaka, saṃnakka, saṃnâka, etc, meaning “refuge, lodging, resting place; to take refuge, to lodge, to rest; etc”. Cognate with Modern Khmer សំណាក់ (sɑmnak), Lao ສຳນັກ (sam nak).
Pronunciation
Noun
สำนัก • (sǎm-nák) (classifier แห่ง)
- (archaic) residence; dwelling; abode.
- office; bureau; agency.
- school; academy.
Derived terms
Verb
สำนัก • (sǎm-nák) (abstract noun การสำนัก)
- (archaic) to reside; to dwell; to abide.