bako-bakò n An Ata Manobo term for the cross-like symbol also called a kinurus?? see fr.: kinurus.
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kinurus n A cross-like symbol used to ward off spirits but a similar symbol with two cross pieces is used by Manobo people as a marker such as that used to let others know that a field has already been chosen. Ka kinurus to mgo Bisayà, sagboka rò ka igbalabag no kayu no ka tu-ud, ig-alow to busow. Ka kinurus to mgo Manobo, darua no igbalabag noy no kayu no ig-indan noy to ogkamoton noy. As for the Visayan's cross-like symbol, it just has one crosspiece and the purpose is to ward off evil sprits. As for the cross-like symbol of the Manobo, we use two crosspieces of wood which we use to mark [a field] which we will cut. see: bako-bakò.