beclap
English
verb
Definitions
- To grasp, insnare, ensnare, catch, to trap suddenly, to grab suddenly.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English biclappen (catch, grasp, insnare, trap suddenly, grab suddenly) prefix from English clap.
Origin
English
clap
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- afterclap English
- clap English
- clap skate English
- clapalong English
- clapbread English
- clapcake English
- clapometer English
- clapper English
- clappest English
- clappeth English
- clapping English
- clappy English
- clapstick English
- gainclap English
- handclap English
- thunderclap English
- umbeclap English
- unclap English
- biclappen Middle English
- clappen Middle English
- umbeclappen Middle English
- cliaper Norman