amin₁ [amín] vbt To greet, farewell someone older by bowing and placing the elder's hand on one's forehead for a blessing. halik sa kamay, mano Ato aamenan si Tatay isag. We’ll ask Tatay later for his hand blessing on our foreheads. [This is the traditional greeting or farewell gesture of respect by younger members of a family or community to their elders. It conveys love and affection, and requests the blessing from the elder, somewhat equivalent of a kiss or is followed by a kiss. The elder responds by praying for or pronouncing a blessing on the person. This is still a custom seen as people greet their elders in church, especially following eucharist or communion.] (sem. domains: 4.9.4.3 - Bless.)
