alapa

[ uh-lap-uh ]

noun

, Roman Catholic Church, Anglican Church.

1. the light blow on the cheek delivered by the bishop in a confirmation service.

Word History and Origins

Origin of alapa¹

< Latin: a slap

Example Sentences

Dios caquicoco upalequen alapa, quiaenicho opte: paquininigug quique eccuet upalacs huatahuc itimisshup caneche alapa.

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