clasp

English

/klæsp/, /klɑːsp/

noun

Definitions

A fastener or holder, particularly one that clasps.
(in the singular) An embrace, a grasp, or handshake.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English clyppan (embrace, clasp, hold onto, hug, grasp, cherish).

Origin

Old English

clyppan

Gloss

embrace, clasp, hold onto, hug, grasp, cherish

Concept

Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

clasper English
claspered English
claspest English
claspeth English
claspin English
enclasp English
enclaspment English
hand English
handclasp English
reclasp English
unclasp English
*klumpijaną Proto-Germanic
*klupjaną Proto-Germanic
beclyppan Old English
clyppan Old English
clippen Middle English
fo-ghlac Irish
glac Irish
glacach Irish
ath-ghlac Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic
beò-ghlac Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic
glac Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic
ioma-ghlac Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic
glacaim Middle Irish