Meaning of bálo

Widow, widower. Also used as a verb. Bálo siá. She (he) is a widow (a widower). Nabálo siá or nahímò siá nga bálo. She (he)-became a widow (widower),-was bereaved of her husband (of his wife). Ang pagkabálo. Widowhood.

Alarm, warning, signal or notice of danger from fire, thieves, water, etc.; to give a danger-signal or warning. May bálò nga--. The alarm is given that--. Ipabálò (ibálò) mo sa bánwa nga dirí siníng minurô nagakalamátay ang mga háyop. Send warning (give warning) to the town, that here in this village the domestic animals are dying off. Binalóan or ginbalóan sang búg-os nga bánwa ang amó nga nahatabô. The whole town was alarmed over that event. (see paándam, paálam).

A slip-knot, running knot, noose, a bow; to tie in a loop or bow, so as to make it easy to open. Baloá ang paghigót. Tie with a slip-knot. Ibalô akó ánay siníng pinutús. Kindly tie up this parcel for me in a noose.

To know, etc. Now obsolete. See hibaló. (see nabádwan).