lappie

English

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Afrikaans lappie, from Dutch lappie, Hollandic form of lapje (“a little rag”).

Noun

lappie (plural lappies)

  1. (South Africa) loincloth
  2. (South Africa) dishtowel
  3. (South Africa) face cloth; flannel

Etymology 2

Noun

lappie (plural lappies)

  1. Alternative spelling of lappy.

Afrikaans

Noun

lappie (plural lappies)

  1. diminutive of lap
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