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Origin of The Word "Towkay"

The word “Towkay” [頭家] “tóu jia” literally means the “Head of Family”
in its Chinese origin and refers to a Business-owner or “Boss”. 

It is also the respectful address for such a person. 

Commonly pronounced the same “tau’ke” in the Chinese Hokkien/Teochew dialects and in the Malay language.