WALAWWA: A respectful term for the residence of a person of rank. The manor-house.
WALIYAKUMA: Called also “Wediyakuma.” The devil-dance after a Diyakepuma. See “Hiro hinetima.”
WALLAKOTU: Sticks, the bark or twigs of which are used in place of string. It is supplied by tenants for Yak or Bali ceremonies.
WALLIMALE: A poem containing the legends of Valliamma, the wife of Kataragama.
WALUMALGOBA: The cluster of young fruit the flower and the sprout (tender branch) of the cocoanut tree used in decorations, and supplied by tenants.
WANATA: A clearing between a cultivated land and the adjacent jungle. The same as “Pillowa”.
WANNAKURALA: An accountant. Tho officer of a temple whose duties correspond to those of a Dewala Mohattala or Attanayakarala.
WAPPIHIYA: A knife little larger than a Wahunketta (kitchen knife) with the blade somewhat curved.
WARAGAMA: A gold coin varying in value from six shillings to seven shillings and sixpence.
WASAMA: An office. A service holding.