"Pitsokwerno" is a word in HILIGAYNON
pitsokwérno - (Perhaps from the Sp.
pecho, cuerno) A toothed metal plate with
holes for the fingers, worn on the hand and
used for fighting. A well aimed blow from a
hand armed with a "pitsokwérno” may kill
a man. A sort of iron cestus. (cf. kaboráta—
a slung shot).
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Sometimes women are overly suspicious of their husbands. When Adam stayed out very late for a few nights, Eve became upset. "You're running around with other women," she charged."You're being unreasonable," Adam responded. "You're the only woman on earth." The quarrel continued until Adam fell asleep, only to be awakened by someone poking him in the chest. It was Eve. "What do you think you're doing?" Adam demanded. "Counting your ribs," said Eve.
dúmpug - To knock—, hit—, box—, with the fist, to pommel, to have a bout of fisticuffs, thump, maul, box, …
Read the complete definitionkaboráta - A kind of cestus, iron ring or slung shot. (cf. pitsokwérno).
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