vaan

Etymology
From, from , from.

Noun

 * , small flag (often pointed or pronged)
 * , battle standard
 * 1)  A measure of volume for beer and other drinks, equivalent to about 5 litres.
 * 1)  A measure of volume for beer and other drinks, equivalent to about 5 litres.
 * 1)  A measure of volume for beer and other drinks, equivalent to about 5 litres.
 * 1)  A measure of volume for beer and other drinks, equivalent to about 5 litres.

Etymology
Originally a dialectal and interchangeable variant of (specifically perhaps originally from the singular instructive, or directly from the plural instructive form, compare  < , standard ). A singular instructive of is another possibility. The differences in use were introduced as a part of the standard language. Has also been compared with, which is probably not the direct origin (as asserted by some) but likely served as a reinforcing influence.

Conjunction

 * 1)  but (... instead), (but) rather introducing a word or clause in contrast or contradiction with the preceding negative clause or sentence, wholly rejecting that clause
 * 2)  yet, but but, however; introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence; generally implies a more subjective statement on part of the speaker than
 * 1)  yet, but but, however; introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence; generally implies a more subjective statement on part of the speaker than
 * 1)  yet, but but, however; introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence; generally implies a more subjective statement on part of the speaker than