Information request about pamor type

Amuk Murugul · 10th October 2009, 05:58 AM

Hullo everybody,

'Koelina' in Djawa Koeno is borrowed from Sanskrit and pertains to someone who is 'high-born'.
So, the pamor name could be: Pantjingan Koelina, meaning fishing-line for the 'high-born'.

On the other hand, Keling=lele=walking-catfish (Clarias Punctatus). (Keling refers to the catfish's dark skin, which is the common colour. As Alan has already pointed out, Keling originally referred to dark-skinned people from Kalinga in southern India). So: Pantjing Keling simply means fishing line to catch catfish.

Given my description of the pamor, both are plausible.
But, I still opt for the second name.

Apologies for any mistakes.

Best,

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10th October 2009, 05:58 AM	#6
Amuk Murugul Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaboejoetan Galoenggoeng Mélben Posts: 472	Hullo everybody, 'Koelina' in Djawa Koeno is borrowed from Sanskrit and pertains to someone who is 'high-born'. So, the pamor name could be: Pantjingan Koelina, meaning fishing-line for the 'high-born'. On the other hand, Keling=lele=walking-catfish (Clarias Punctatus). (Keling refers to the catfish's dark skin, which is the common colour. As Alan has already pointed out, Keling originally referred to dark-skinned people from Kalinga in southern India). So: Pantjing Keling simply means fishing line to catch catfish. Given my description of the pamor, both are plausible. But, I still opt for the second name. Apologies for any mistakes. Best,