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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
clap up en · VERB
Meanings
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to imprison
orders were sent down for clapping up three of the chief remonstrators
a. 1716 (date written), [Gilbert] Burnet, edited by [Gilbert Burnet Jr.], Bishop Burnet’s History of His Own Time. […], volume (please specify |volume=I or II), London: […] Thomas Ward […], published 1724, →OCLC:precious Master Lyndwode hath his deserts at last; he's clapped up safe in the Gate-house
1852, Hannah Lawrence, The Treasure-seeker's Daughter:
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To complete a marriage ceremony.
Parents should clap up their children's wedding ceremonies as quickly as possible.
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