Bundjalung Dictionary

English: head man, white gentleman
Bundjalung: gamaran, gamaruhn
Part of Speech: noun
Related Words:
With same English translation:  
Category: people
Comment: cf. gamiruhn; Watson states 'this term was also applied by the Aborigines to white men in authority; probably adopted from Wakka, also applied to white men of high standing.'
Gold Coast Tweed: Ydict kamaran, kamaruhn; Y:Allen kamerun white gentleman, Y:Watsn kam'arun headman

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