betrap Meaning, Definition & Usage

Be*trap" transitive verb

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Betrapped

Definitions

1. To draw into, or catch in, a trap; to insnare; to circumvent. Gower.
2. To put trappings on; to clothe; to deck.

   After them followed two other chariots covered with red satin, and the horses betrapped with the same. Stow.