lanun

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Malay

Etymology

From a term for the Bajau people and Iranun people, and sometimes Suluk or Tausug people who were famed for their daring acts of piracy.

Noun

lanun (Jawi spelling لانون, plural lanun-lanun, informal 1st possessive lanunku, 2nd possessive lanunmu, 3rd possessive lanunnya)

  1. pirate
    Synonym: bajak laut (Indonesian)

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