hantunA cramp (usu. caused by an evil spirit, sometimes by wind).It is characterized by piercing pain that usu. starts on the abdominal aorta and travels to other parts of the body. It is cured by a shaman by pressing his finger on the affected region and pushing a grain like sesame seeds (lunga) through the veins until it goes out or disappears through any angle or space formed between the root growth of fingers or toes.vran -an.To be afflicted by cramps caused by evil spirits.Hangkan siya nasakit bat kiyahantuhan.The reason he is sick is that an evil spirit has given him cramps.Cf.abat 1labhaꞌ

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