mulberry tree

The Greek that is translated as “mulberry tree” in English is translated in North Tanna as neegɨn tree (Latin: Barringtonia edulis, see here). That species of tree, native to Vanuatu and Fiji, has much like the mulberry tree a very big tap-root (source: Greg Carlson).

See also mulberry.

footstool

The Hebrew, Latin and Greek that is typically translated as “footstool” in English is translated as “(put your enemies) underneath your feet like grass” in Enxet. (Source: Reiling / Swellengrebel)

In Upper Guinea Crioulo it is “(put your enemies) under your feet so you can rest your feet on them.” (Source: David Frank in this blog post )

In Whitesands is is “door-cloth.” “This would be that rag at the door that you use to wipe your feet after walking in the dirt or mud. Similar to a doormat. The point of comparison would be that a door rag is so low in value/position compared to the one using it.” (Source: Greg Carlson)