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SAMPAN , the name of the typical See also: light boat of far Eastern See also: rivers and coastal See also: waters; it is usually propelled by a single scull over the stern, and the centre and after See also: part is covered by an awning or screen of See also: matting
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The word is said to be See also: Chinese, See also: san, thin, and See also: pan, See also: board
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Others take it to be of See also: Malay origin
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