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Webster 1913 Edition


Beclip

Be-clip′

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Beclipped
([GREEK]).]
[AS.
beclyppan
; pref.
be
+
clyppan
to embrace.]
To embrace; to surround.
[Obs.]
Wyclif.

Webster 1828 Edition


Beclip

BECLIP'

,
Verb.
T.
To embrace. [Not in use.]

Definition 2024


beclip

beclip

English

Verb

beclip (third-person singular simple present beclips, present participle beclipping, simple past and past participle beclipped)

  1. (transitive, obsolete) To fold in the arms; embrace; clasp.
  2. (transitive) To wrap around; enclose; encircle; surround.
  3. (transitive, obsolete) To include; comprise; comprehend; contain.
  4. (transitive, obsolete) To lay hold of; seize upon; grip; catch; overtake.
  5. (transitive, obsolete) To curdle (milk).
Derived terms

Etymology 2

From be- + clip.

Verb

beclip (third-person singular simple present beclips, present participle beclipping, simple past and past participle beclipped)

  1. (transitive) To clip around or about (the edges of); crop.
    beclip a photograph