นาย
Thai
pron
Definitions
- chief; lord; master.
- (historical) the lowest noble rank of Thailand; person holding such rank.
- used as a title for or term of address to these people.
- (law) a formal title which a man over 15 years of age is required to use.
- similar title, as mister, monsignor, signor, etc.
Etymology
Borrowed from Old Khmer nāy borrowed from Sanskrit नाय (guide, leader).
Origin
Sanskrit
नाय
Gloss
guide, leader
Concept
Semantic Field
Motion
Ontological Category
Action/Process
Kanji
長