Nagara.—Is a district with a capital of the same name situated in the Malayan districts of Borneo, where the best arms of the whole island are manufactured.
Obat.—Medicine.
Palakko.—A settlement deposited by the bridegroom with the bride’s parents, varying in amount according to the wealth of the individual.
Pampahilep.—A forest imp. See page 42.
Pangereran.—A crocodile killer, usually a Malay.
Pantoek.—The needle used in tattooing.
Parabah.—A Dayak stratagem. A tree is cut off but held upright by rattan cables. These are severed at the proper moment and the tree falls upon the enemy.
Radjah balawang boelau, or King of the Golden Gate; sometimes also called Radja Ontong, or king of misfortune. The residence of this benevolent being is above the residence of the Sangiangs, near that of Mahatara, the supreme divinity. [[375]]
Radja Ontong.—See Radjah balawang boelau.
Rajoh.—A fine moss found on the high lands of Borneo.