temenggong

Etymology

From Malay temenggung.

temenggong means A high-ranking official in Malay states, typically in charge of the police or armed forces. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

noun

A high-ranking official in Malay states, typically in charge of the police or armed forces.“Despite the winds, mosquitoes proved a particular problem. They caused the Temenggong of Johor, who visited the project, to quickly leave with his followers.”