v. Obs. For forms see AFONG v. [OE. ætfón, f. AT- pref.2 + fón (pa. t. feng) to seize: see FONG, FANG. Cf. G. entfangen, MHG. entpfahen.] To seize upon.
a. 1000. Laws of Hlothere & Eadric, § 7 (Bosw.). Gif se ágend hit eft ætfó.
c. 1205. Lay., 15359. Þa cnihtes hit atfengen and ane while heo heolden.
