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A spiked entrance. See gáraw.
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(H) Anything set with spikes, hence: acrimony, difference, dissension, quarrel, wrangle, controversy. (see gálaw),
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The opening in a lobster-pot or other kind of trap. The animal can enter, but cannot get out owing to points around the opening that turn inwards. (gálaw id.).
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(H) Observation post, lookout, window or any other position from which one can see who is below or passing by. (see gáwa).
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(H) See kahalangáw-an.
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Freq. of aláw-to treat visitors, offer them smokes, etc.; to be hospitable, entertain a guest.
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Freq. of kaláwat-to go to-, to receive-, Holy Communion.
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To go out and watch for the arrival of someone who is expected to come. Tingalawá siá. Go out and see, whether he is coming. Go out and meet him. (see aláwálaw).
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(H) Fear, apprehension, etc. See kahalangáw-an, kahangaláw-an, kahangáwà.
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To receive Holy Communion, communicate. Nakakaláwat na ikáw? Have you been to Holy Communion? Sín-o ang ginakaláwat? Who is received in Holy Communion? Buás magakaláwat akó. To-morrow I will receive Holy Communion. Mangaláwat akó karón. I am going-to receive Holy Communion now. Ang masakít nga táo ginpakaláwat sang Párì. The sick man had Holy Communion administered to him by the Priest. The Priest gave the sick man Holy Communion.
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A trail or trace of something spilt or dropped; to leave a trail or trace on the ground, floor, etc. Nagaláwit sa dálan ang maís nga nahúlug sa sáko. The corn that fell out of the sack has left a trail on the road. (see ráwit).
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To swing, dangle or hang down loosely. Nagalawítwit ang íya nga báyò, kay nagísì. His jacket is hanging loose, for it is torn. (see kawáykawáy, kabítkábit).
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