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forgripan

Pronunciation: /forˈɡriː.pɑn/

“forgripan” is an Old English word. Its 7 meanings in English:

verb

  1. to grasp or seize
  2. to seize and carry off
  3. to assail, overwhelm
  4. to destroy
  5. to take before
  6. to carry off too soon
  7. to preoccupy

Etymology

Equivalent to for- + grīpan.

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