abit [abít] 1vt To hang something on, over, from one's shoulder (as of a handbag or a sling for a baby or broken arm). idinuyan Ing-abit nida sa tamong kag anak mayungot sa gaha. She put the baby in the blanket cradle close to the window. [A baby sling is made of heavy cloth hung over one shoulder or draped across the body from one shoulder. The baby may be carried in the front, side or back.] (sem. domains: 2.5.7 - Treat disease, 2.6.4.1.1 - Care for a baby, 7.3.2.4.1 - Hang.) 2vt To hang up a baby hammock in a house. [A baby's cradle is a hammock made of a blanket, rattan or rope which is hung up at just one point on either end.] (sem. domains: 2.6.4.1.1 - Care for a baby, 7.3.2.4.1 - Hang.) 3v To get ready to leave, go out by getting one's bag (as of putting one's bag on one's shoulder or under one's arm, or putting a bumbag on one's waist or a baby in a carrier on one's body). (sem. domains: 5.3.2 - Women's clothing, 6.1.2.6 - Prepare.) der. abit-abit , der. abitan
