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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Betrap, v. [e.m.E. and ME. betrappe, OE. betræppan.] tr. To entrap. — 1513 Doug. x. xii. 56.
The bustuus swyne … Quhen that he is betrappyt … Amyd the huntyng ralys and the nettis c1590 J. Stewart 71/60.
Thy betrappit persone in this snair
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