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Burmese
Etymology
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This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.
Particularly: “Not given etymology by STEDT (luṁ "tight, secure, safe, free from blemish"), and doesn't seem to be mentioned by Luce 1981. Wonder if it's somehow related to လုံး (lum:, “round object”) ("cover round" > "fully cover, make safe").”
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Pronunciation
Verb
လုံ • (lum)
- to be fully covered or enveloped
- to keep something tight
- to feel secure, feel safe, be protected
- to have nothing (on one's conscience)
Noun
လုံ • (lum)
- crucible
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