v. Obs. In 4–5 by-, 5–6 beclappe. [f. BE- + CLAP.] To catch or lay hold of suddenly.
c. 1386. Chaucer, 2nd Nonnes T., 9. He … continuelly us wayteth to byclappe.
1530. Palsgr., 445/1. I beclappe or be trappe, or take in a snare.
v. Obs. In 4–5 by-, 5–6 beclappe. [f. BE- + CLAP.] To catch or lay hold of suddenly.
c. 1386. Chaucer, 2nd Nonnes T., 9. He … continuelly us wayteth to byclappe.
1530. Palsgr., 445/1. I beclappe or be trappe, or take in a snare.
