shiphew

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Khasi

Khasi cardinal numbers
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    Cardinal : shiphew

Etymology

From shi- (one, single) +‎ phew (ten). Compare Pnar chiphaw, Lyngngam cɨppheu.

Pronunciation

Numeral

shiphew

  1. ten

References

  • Singh, U Nissor (1906) Khasi-English dictionary, Shillong: Eastern Bengal and Assam Secretariat Press, page 156. Searchable online at SEAlang.net.