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A block, bench, any kind of surface on which something is laid for cutting, etc.; a scape-goat, one made to bear the blame for another.

(H) To put-, place-, set-, upon (as on a block or some similar support). Idát-og ang líog sang manók sa tapalán, kag laboón. Place the chicken's neck on the block and chop it through. Kon magbíal ikáw sing gatóng, dat-ogí iníng káhoy. When you split firewood, lodge it on this piece of timber. (see dát-ol id.).

To forbid, interdict, disapprove, object to, refuse sanction, put under taboo (often used in connection with superstitious observances). Lihií siá sa pagpalígos sa amó nga panahón. Prohibit him from taking a bath at such a time. Ginalihî ang pagpanáug sa baláy kon ang isá ka tagútò nagahuní sa hágdan. It is not advisable (by a superstitious observance) to leave the house if a lizard croaks on the staircase. Ilihî ang pagkáon sa bátà nga nagalíngkod sa tapalán. (A superstition). Object to the child taking food sitting on the cutting block. Ginalihî ang pagkáon sing kárne sa mga ádlaw nga Biérnes sa Kwarésma. It is forbidden to eat meat on the Fridays of Lent. (see dílì, dumílì).

Scape-goat. (see mókmok, tapalán).

(Sp. pantalla) Lamp-shade; stage-light; person or object impeding the view, cover, screen; scape-goat. (see tapalán).