Etymology

pedanda

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Today it means: In Bali, a Hindu priest or priestess. Full definition →

First used 19th c.Balinese pedanda
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  1. Balinese · derived frompedanda
  2. English todaypedanda

From Balinese pedanda, padanda, ultimately from Sanskrit.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. In Bali, a Hindu priest or priestess.

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