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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Trapping, vbl. n.2 [ME and e.m.E. trappynge (Trevisa).] The action of trapping or ensnaring (Trap v.). —1597 James VI Dæmonol. (STS) 11/7.
Baites, casten out by him [the Devil], for trapping such as God will permit to fall in his hands
