Becatch

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To lay hold of; seize upon. obsolete, transitive
  2. 2
    To take by craft or trickery; beguile; cheat; deceive. obsolete, transitive

Etymology

From be- + catch.

Related phrases

lay hold of

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