Hiligaynon
To cut or split burí-leaves and the like into strips for weaving purposes. Rirása ang burí. Tear the burí-leaves into strips. (see lílas).
Hiligaynon
(H) To strip, cut into small strips buri-leaves or the like, to shred. Lilása ang burí. Cut the buri-leaves into strips. Lilási akó sing burí. Make for me some strips from buri-leaves. Liláson mo ang burí sing magamáy. Divide the buri-leaves into small strips. Maglílas ka sang burí sing magamáy, kay himóon ko nga kálò. Make small strips of the buri-leaves, for I am going to make a hat of them. (see ríras).
Hiligaynon
Machine or instrument for dividing leaves into strips for weaving hats, baskets, etc., stripping-device, stripper. (see lilasán).
Hiligaynon
(B) To scratch, etc. See páklis, bákris; baríras, gábà, gádras.