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Old 1st April 2010, 04:51 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey
Many years ago the meaning of "kebo lajer" was given to me by a very well respected East Javanese mystic, who was also a keris collector, as "leader of kerbau".
I've just checked in Zoetmulder Jawa Kuna - Indonesian book, yes, you are right Alan. "Lajer" literally means "main pillar". No wonder, if "kebo lajer" was translated as "leader of kerbau"...

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