entry |
tun |
pronunciation |
toon |
meaning |
noun. Mister; sir--used as respect when addressing an elderly male. Distinct from Ton in speech of some Chamorros (Ton is more formal). |
etymology |
Contracted form of Chamorro tihon , which is the word the tihu (uncle) and excrescent n. |
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additional comments |
ton |