kaida

Etymology
. The kaida of early Manila houses was supposedly given that name as the ladies during that time “let fall” their skirts they are holding up upon reaching the top of the stairs.

Noun

 * 1) act of falling down
 * 2)  interior gallery in early Manila houses with views on the courtyard used as an anteroom
 * 1)  interior gallery in early Manila houses with views on the courtyard used as an anteroom

Etymology
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Verb

 * 1) to dig