1A native or inhabitant of the city or district of Pegu (now Bago) in southern Burma (Myanmar), the ancient capital of the Mon people; especially a Mon.
2The Mon-Khmer language of the Peguans; = Mon. Now rare.
adjective
Of or relating to the city or district of Pegu, the Peguans, or their language and culture.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in William Phillip (fl. 1596–1619), translator. From Pegu + -an.