Sampan, a small prahu.
Sarebus, a river flowing into the deep bay between Tanjong Sipang and Tanjong Sirak.
Sarebus, powerful Dyak tribes and pirates, located on the above, and other rivers flowing into the bay. They have thrown off the Malay yoke, and plunder as far as Celebes.
Seriff, or Sheriff, a high Malay title, peculiar to persons of Arab descent.
Sibnowans, or Sibnyons, Mr. Brookeʼs favorite tribe of Dyaks, of superior character.
Singè, Dyak tribes.
Songi Besar, large river.
Sooloo, on the northeast of Borneo, a powerful piratical nest, the natives of which massacred the garrison of Balambangan in 1775.
Sudahs, defences to wound the feet of attacking enemies.
Sumpitan, or Simpote, a tube seven or eight feet in length, through which the Borneons blow small sharp-pointed arrows.