ate

ate, n.

Pronunciation:  Brit. /ˈateɪ/ ,  /ˈɑːteɪ/ , U.S.  /ˈɑˌteɪ/ , Philippine_English /ˈate/

Forms:  19 ati, 19– ate.

Etymology:  A borrowing from Tagalog. Etymon: Tagalog ate.
< Tagalog ate.

An elder sister. Also used as a respectful title or form of address for an older woman. Cf. kuya n.

anting-anting

anting-anting, n.

Pronunciation:  /ˈantɪŋˈantɪŋ/

Etymology:  Tagalog anting-anting

A supposed supernatural influence having the power of protecting its possessor from harm; also, an amulet or charm having the same qualities.

amor propio

amor propio, n.

Pronunciation:  

Etymology:  < Spanish amor propio self-love <Spanis amor Amour n. + propio own. Compare amour propre n.

Self-love which is ready with its claims, and sensitive to causes of offence; good opinion of oneself, self-esteem: AMOURE PROPRE n.