försåt

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See also: forsat

Swedish

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Etymology

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Inherited from Old Swedish forsat, from sitia firi (sit in the way of someone). Compare with Old Norse fyrirsát (ambush). See also origin of såt.

Noun

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försåt n

  1. ambuscade (concealed preparation for an ambush)
    ligga i försåt
    lie in wait
  2. snare, trap
    lägga ut försåt
    lay out traps

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