betrap

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English

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

From Middle English bitrappen, from Old English betræppan, betreppan (“to entrap, catch”), equivalent to be- +‎ trap. Cognate with Dutch betrappen (“to catch, surprise”).

Verb

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  1. (transitive) To catch in a trap; entrap; ensnare; enclose.

Etymology 2

From be- +‎ trap.

Verb

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  1. (transitive) To furnish (a horse) with trappings; deck; adorn.

Dutch

Pronunciation

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Verb

betrap

  1. (deprecated template usage) first-person singular present indicative of betrappen
  2. (deprecated template usage) imperative of betrappen
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