ascapir

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Aromanian[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Uncertain. Compare Romanian scăpăra, scapăr. Possibly from Vulgar Latin *excapulō (compare Italian scapolare, Spanish escabullir) or from Latin ex + caperō.

Verb[edit]

ascapir first-singular present indicative (third-person singular present indicative ascapirã, past participle ascãpiratã)

  1. to strike a light; get sparks (from a cigarette lighter)
  2. to sparkle
  3. to discharge a flash of lightning

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