കപ്യാർ
kapyaar kapyāṟ /kɐpjaːr/
Also spelled: kapyar
Definition
Meaning and examples
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sacristan, sexton
Forms
| alternative | കപ്പിയാർ |
|---|---|
| alternative | കപ്യാര് |
| alternative | കപ്പിയാര് |
Etymology
Gundert gives Syriac ܩܰܒ݂ܪܳܐ (qabra, “grave”) as the origin, from sacristans' common role as a gravedigger.