Meaning of pamáw-as, pamáwas

pamáw-as, pamáwas

Hiligaynon

Freq. of báw-as-to be sterile, etc. Also: to ingratiate oneself with-, ask alms, gifts, etc.-, from a childless couple; to empty, take all, exhaust, seize-, lay (get) hold of-, everything so that nothing is left for others. (see pakibáw-as).