English

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Etymology 1

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

Noun

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lappie (plural lappies)

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

Etymology 2

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Noun

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lappie (plural lappies)

  1. Alternative spelling of lappy

Afrikaans

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Noun

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lappie (plural lappies)

  1. diminutive of lap