English edit

Etymology 1 edit

Borrowed from Afrikaans lappie, from Dutch lappie, Hollandic form of lapje (a little rag).

Noun edit

lappie (plural lappies)

  1. (South Africa) loincloth
  2. (South Africa) dishtowel
  3. (South Africa) face cloth; flannel

Etymology 2 edit

Noun edit

lappie (plural lappies)

  1. Alternative spelling of lappy

Afrikaans edit

Noun edit

lappie (plural lappies)

  1. Diminutive of lap