Manang enjun, a witch-doctor who has been “trodden upon”—i.e., who has been through the “trodden upon” ceremony.
Manang mansau, literally “a ripe manang”—i.e., one who is a fully qualified manang.
Manang matak, literally “an unripe manang”—i.e., one who has not been fully initiated into the mysteries of the manang’s profession.
Manjong, to shout all together.
Mencha, the Sword Dance.
Mlah pinang, literally “to split the betel-nut.” To perform the marriage ceremony by splitting the betel-nut.
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Naga, a dragon. A valuable old jar with the figure of a dragon on it.
Nampok, to spend the night at a solitary place in order to obtain some charms from the spirits.
Nemuai ka Sabayan, “making a journey to Hades.” Name of a manang ceremony.