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(kĭd′năpˊ)

Verb.

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imp. & p. p.

Kidnaped

(kĭd′năptˊ)

Kidnapped

;

p. pr. & vb. n.

Kidnaping

Kidnapping

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Kid

a child + Prov. E.

nap

to seize, to grasp. Cf.

To take (any one) by force or fear, and against one’s will, with intent to carry to another place.

Abbott.

You may reason or expostulate with the parents, but never attempt to

kidnap

their children, and to make proselytes of them.

Whately.

Verb.

To steal a human being, man, woman or child; or to seize and forcibly carry away any person whatever from his own country or state into another.