padri—one of a sect which, in the manner of the Wahabites, tried to rouse the Muhammadans of the Padang Highlands in Sumatra to more orthodox zeal.
paman—uncle on the father’s side; appellation used in respectful address of any senior in years.
panakawan—page, follower, retainer.
panchuran—water-conduit.
pangeran—prince.
pantoon—old and still very popular form of native poetry.
pasangan—character representing a Javanese consonant in the place or (generally modified) form which marks the vowelless sound of the preceding one.
pasangrahan—rest-house for officials on their tours of inspection.
pasar—market.
payoong—sunshade.