lappa

Definitions

1. An inland town of ancient Crete, with a district extending from sea to sea, and possessing the port Phoenix.
   historical
2. A cross-batted swipe.
   India
3. An African waist scarf.

Equivalents

Examples

“When the ball bounced, the open⟳ stance was a good preliminary position from which to play⟳ the cross-batted swipe or lappa.”

“Asi clutched her child to her, then wrapped the lifeless body in the lappa which was her own⟳ skirt.”

“In the colder climates of the Diaspora, women wear⟳ leotards, tights or exercise pants under the slip⟳ lappa to keep⟳ the body warm.”

“1998, Love⟳ P. Maya, Off the Village Mat: A Novel, 2003 WRITERSWORLD edition [self-published?], →ISBN, page 56, The lappa was tied over a white short-sleeved lace blouse.”

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