"Hamtang" is a word in HILIGAYNON, CEBUANO

hámtang - Firm, stable; level smooth; to
be stable, level, etc. Hámtang na ang íla
baláy. Their house is strong now.
Hámtang ang salúg, plása, etc. The floor,
public square, etc. is level. Hámtang na
ang íla pagpuyô dídto. Now they are living
there for good, permanently. Sa hámtang
sang ——. Instead of ——. In place of ——.

hámtang - To put, place. (cf. butáng,
hamutáng).

hamtang see pahamtang under butang.