sebbit
n · Ibaloi (Inibaloi, Nabaloi)
What does sebbit mean in Ibaloi?
In Ibaloi, sebbit is a noun meaning ‘a thorny plant placed in the grave (once the hole has been made) to prevent the karashowa of the living from entering and mixing with the…’. Ibaloi (also called Inibaloi or Nabaloi) is an Austronesian language of Benguet province in the northern Philippines.
Definition
- na thorny plant placed in the grave (once the hole has been made) to prevent the karashowa of the living from entering and mixing with the kedaring; later placed on top of the grave so passersby are not affected by sickness.
About Ibaloi: Ibaloi (also called Inibaloi or Nabaloi) is the indigenous Cordilleran language of southern Benguet province in the northern Philippines, with approximately 120,000 native speakers. It is part of the Austronesian language family.