praos

This island was frequented by junks from Luzon, and by the "praos," from Malacca and Java, which traded largely there in sandal-wood and pepper.

Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part I. The Exploration of the World Jules Verne 1866

The blessed Saviour says of himself, "I am meek (praos) and lowly in heart," Matt. 11, 29; and the apostle speaks of "the gentleness of Christ," 2 Cor.

A Commentary on the Epistle to the Ephesians 1797-1878 1860

a much more successful transmitting-medium than a thousand praos full of brown warriors come to stay.

Filipino Popular Tales Dean Spruill Fansler