As far as my knowledge goes the Konkani word for ship is "tarum" which in
plural form is "tarvam". Hence a person working on ships is called a "tarvotti".
---- Alfred de Tavares <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> > Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:21:21 +0000> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL
> > PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] Origin of word Tarvotti> > Selma said:> So if
> > possible, what is the word "tarv", is a Portugeuse word absorbed by our
> > language, or does it have a Konkani origin. Any help appreciated.> ------->
> > Hi, > Agbot is a Konkani word for a ship that sails in shallow waters eg.
> > Goa to Bombay, Kerala etc.> Tarvot is a Konkani word for a Liner that sails
> > accross the Oceans.> QED.> ED.> >
>
> 'Ag' is fire; hence, 'agbot' was the degeneration for 'steam ship'.
>
> It was not limited to small or large ships but all those powered by steam.
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