infang

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To draw or take in.
  • (transitive) To cheat; gull; take in.
  • (transitive) To seize; get into one's clutches.

Etymology

Prefix from English fang (catch, lay hold of).

Origin

English

fang

Gloss

catch, lay hold of

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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