jingshai

Khasi

Etymology

jing- (abstract noun) +‎ shai (“shine”)

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɟiŋʃaːj/

Noun

jingshai f

light, enlightenment
- 1891, “Salm 37:6”, in Ka Baibl (Khasi Bible):
  Bad un pynmih noh ïa ka hok jong me kum ka jingshai[.]
  And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light.

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