Battakhin

/bæˈtɑkɪn/ noun

Definition

A type of stiff, patterned fabric or textile, possibly related to Batak weaving traditions.

Etymology

Potentially derived from Batak weaving or textile traditions, with '-kin' or '-in' suffix added. Obscure term with uncertain etymology.

Kelly Says

This word is so rare that even scholars disagree on what it means exactly—it might refer to traditional Batak textiles, but it shows how some words get lost in history!

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