cek

Indonesian

[ˈt͡ʃɛk], [ˈt͡ʃɛk], [ˈt͡ʃɛʔ]

noun
Definitions
  • cheque.

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch, Flemish cheque (cheque) derived from English cheque derived from Middle English chek derived from Old French eschec derived from Latin scaccus (king, shah) derived from Arabic شَاه (king in chess, king) derived from Persian شاه (king, shah, master, shh, big).

Origin

Persian

شاه

Gloss

king, shah, master, shh, big

Concept
Semantic Field

Social and political relations

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

主

Emoji
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