Meaning of sapâ

(H) sápà, (B) Brook, brooklet, rivulet, rill, rillet, runnel, burn, beck, small river, tributary, watercourse, stream. (see ílog, subâ-a (large) river).

To rely on, take refuge with, trust to the protection of. Nagasapâ lang siá sa (sang) kinitáan sang íya tiyà. She relies for her living on the earnings of her aunt. Ginasáp-an lang níya ang íya nga mánong. He is dependent upon his eldest brother. (see saúp id.).