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Webster 1913 Edition


Pitfall

Pit′fallˊ

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Noun.
A pit deceitfully covered to entrap wild beasts or men; a trap of any kind.
Sir T. North.

Webster 1828 Edition


Pitfall

PIT'FALL

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Noun.
A pit slightly covered for concealment, and intended to catch wild beasts or men.

PIT'FALL

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Verb.
T.
To lead into a pitfall.