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From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *deket (“adhesive”), from Proto-Austronesian *dekeC (“adhesive”). Cognates with Malay dekat.
deukeut
- close, near
- close by, near by
- neighbouring
- in the vicinity
- Blust, R., Trussel, S. (2010–) Austronesian Comparative Dictionary, web edition[1]
