clap up
verb1
to imprison
- orders were sent down for clapping up three of the chief remonstratorsa. 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-house1852, Hannah Lawrence, The Treasure-seeker's Daughter:
2
To complete a marriage ceremony.
- Parents should clap up their children's wedding ceremonies as quickly as possible.