befang

English

[bəˈfæŋ]

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To lay hold on; seize; grasp; catch; clutch.
  • (intransitive) To take hold on; begin or commence upon.
  • (transitive) To encompass; enclose; contain; comprehend.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English befon derived from Old English befōn (envelop, clothe, clasp, ensnare, receive, seize, lay hold of, include, comprehend, catch, explain, contain, attack, surround, conceive, encase) prefix from English fang (catch, lay hold of).

Origin

English

fang

Gloss

catch, lay hold of

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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