"Tiray-Tiray" is a word in HILIGAYNON
tiráy-tíray - To be kind to, deal gently
with, to stroke, touch gently or softly,
particularly applied to stroking an animal
in order to accustom it to the touch of man
and make it tame. Tiráytiráyi ang báboy,
kabáyo, karabáw, etc. Stroke the pig,
horse, buffalo, etc. gently (softly). (cf.
apóhap, kálot, paayónáyon, dálò).
Am I witch? I don't know. That's what they call me. They say it's because I follow the rhythms of the earth, honor the seasons, dance under the moon and seek the ancient herbal wisdom of our ancestors. "Folk Lore, poppycock, myths," they say as they sneer at the rosemary in my cup, the comfrey brewing on the stove and turmeric stains on my hands. "Western medicine and science have replaced all that nonsense," they say. They make witches out to be evil and then call me a witch because I am seeking the knowledge & ancient wisdom that the world seems hell bent on forgetting. Well, they can call me what they like, but I know I am not evil. This is what I know: I am an intuitive woman who instinctively knows that this sacred earth holds healing that western medicine will never be able to replace. I will be here holding space. I will be their witch. So, here I am- A kitchen witch sipping her Rosemary tea, mixing up her herbal potion, dancing under the moon, and fighting for the knowledge & wisdom of our grandmothers to not be forgotten.
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Cross-eyed monster: When I grow up I want to be a bus driver. Witch: Well, I won't stand in your way.
v. /MANG-:-EN/ to touch, rub or stroke softly and gently with the hand. Aprosem daytoy takkiag ko. Touch my arm.
Read the complete definitionbugnaw a {1} cold or cool to the touch. Bugnaw nga imnun, Cool if you drink it. Bugnaw nga panahun, …
Read the complete definitionTo strike or touch gently, as with a soft or moist substance; to tap; hence, to besmear with a dabber.
Read the complete definitiondampi Definition: (noun) light and gentle touch (as by the soft breeze on one's skin); light and gentle application of …
Read the complete definitionSoft; not violent or rough; not strong, loud, or disturbing; easy; soothing; pacific; as, a gentle touch; a gentle gallop …
Read the complete definitionhamil v {1} [A; c1] smooth out abaca fibers and sort them into strands preparatory to making rope. Naghamil siya …
Read the complete definitionhínay a {1} slow. {1a} lacking in speed. Hínay kaáyu ang íyang mga lákang, She walked slowly. {1b} taking long …
Read the complete definitionilap, ílap v [A2; c1] {1} for flames to lick at s.t. Ang kaláyu ígù lang miílap sa balay, The …
Read the complete definitionTo touch gently, as if fondly or caressingly.
Read the complete definitionkúhit - To nudge, touch, pull slightly and withdraw the hand at once, tear or strain at gently. Kuhíta siá. …
Read the complete definitionTo touch gently, as with the elbow, in order to call attention or convey intimation.
Read the complete definitionpayó-páyo - To stroke gently, touch lightly; to massage; to settle amicably (a dispute, quarrel, or the like). Napayópayóhan na …
Read the complete definitionA gentle, caressing touch or movement upon something; a stroking.
Read the complete definitionTo strike with a slight or gentle blow; to touch gently; to rap lightly; to pat; as, to tap one …
Read the complete definitiontikyup v {1} [B456] close gently. Mutikyup ang hibìhibì kun makahilan, The leaves of the touch-me-not close when you touch …
Read the complete definitionugsad v [B36; b6(1)] land, touch the ground in a gentle manner. Sa dihang miugsad ang buwà sa sabun sa …
Read the complete definitionyàyà a {1} sluggish, slow moving. Ámung gipapaháwà ang mut-satsa námung yàyà, We fired our maid. She was too slow. …
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