Mangali Figure  43 “...nambatukung ak batya.”
Literal Translation “...it wore a basin for a hat.”
Meaning of Figure Give us some gin!
Usage This is a phrase sung when caroling; when they put it in their song, they are asking for gin to drink. The homeowners will give some gin to the carolers if they have it.
Figure metaphor
Image action; wear basin as a hat
Image inanimate; basin
Topic food; gin