marn-marna
English Word
many
Definition/cultural note
this is a repeating word, from marna or marni fat; plenty.
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Extra Information
used for numbers above five.
marna
English Word
1.big, fat; 2.much, many, plenty; very
Definition/cultural note
the word as shared with related languages indicates that the meaning can extend to rich, good etc. The idea behind this is that if you are fat, you must have plenty to eat, so you are rich and healthy.related languages include Kaurna, Nukunu and Ngadjuri.
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Childrens Dictionary Definition
fat, very