A Comparative Grammar of the Modern Aryan Languages of India v3.c17.s2.99

v3.c17.s2.99

Literally, “Let the matter of food stand (aside),” see § 69. In the Chingana or Gipsy also ach means “to remain,” “to stand.” Thus, opré pirende acháva, “I stand on my feet,” or simply, “I stand,” Paspati “se tenir debout;” achilo korkoro “he remained alone,” ate achilom “here I am,” literally “here I have remained;” achen devlésa “remain with God,” “good-bye” (i.e. “God be with ye”), Pasp. “Salutation très-commune parmi les Tchingianés.”