silatn.
/sɪˈlat/ The Malay art of self-defence, practised in a series of exercises as a martial art or accompanied by drums as a ceremonial display or dance.
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1900 W. W. Skeat Malay Magic vi. 381 Those who have any skill amuse the company with exhibitions of Malay fencing (main silat).]
1910 R. J. Wilkinson Papers on Malay Subjects: Life & Customs iii. 27 Even if it does drag on..as a game for Malay boys, the main silat will never preserve in its new form the curious wealth of technicalities associated with the national weapon of the country.
1972 M. Sheppard Taman Indera vi. 85 The first henna dance..took place in the palace garden... The only accompaniment to this dance was supplied by Silat drums—double-headed barrel drums.
1972 M. Sheppard Taman Indera x. 142 There are a great many varieties of Silat and different teachers specialize in different types.
1978 T. Williamson Technicians of Death xiii. 112 Silat, the Malayan martial art where the hands and arms are used for defence and the knees and feet for attack.
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