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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Insnare, -snair, v. [e.m.E. insnare (1576), ensnare.] tr. and absol. To ensnare, entrap. fig. —1611-57 Mure Misc. P. viii. 26.
Thoise eyes quhich did insnair 1660 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 189.
That others micht not be insnarit therwith
