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Meaning of clap up | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. to imprison
  2. To complete a marriage ceremony.

Examples

“orders were sent down for clapping up three of the chief remonstrators”
“precious Master Lyndwode hath his deserts at last; he's clapped up safe in the Gate-house”
“Parents should clap up their children's wedding ceremonies as quickly as possible.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

clapboard clapboarded clapboarding clapped clapped back clapped cheeks

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