"digadi" meaning in Swahili

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Noun

Forms: madigadi [plural]
Etymology: Various academics suggest that the first syllable of madigadi (from English mudguard) has been reinterpreted as the Swahili noun prefix ma-, leading to the singular form digadi. However, this word appears to be unattested outside the academic literature. Etymology templates: {{der|sw|en|mudguard}} English mudguard Head templates: {{head|sw|noun|head=}} digadi, {{sw-noun|ma}} digadi (ma class, plural madigadi)
  1. (rare) singular of madigadi: mudguard, fender Tags: class-5, class-6, form-of, rare, singular Form of: madigadi (extra: mudguard, fender)
    Sense id: en-digadi-sw-noun-8k3~oRiy Categories (other): Pages with 1 entry, Swahili entries with incorrect language header
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