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A Manual of the Malay language

Note 13 — PART IV.

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Sembilik is used only of the killing of an animal by a Muhammadan for consumption by Muhammadans. It is a corruption of the Arabic phrase Bi-smi-llāhi, which is pronounced as the animal’s throat is cut.

14. Kĕlak implies a doubt, “perchance,” “may be.”

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