verb
beclip
Beclip (verb) means to fold in the arms; embrace; clasp.
verb
1
To fold in the arms; embrace; clasp.
2
To wrap around; enclose; encircle; surround.
3
To include; comprise; comprehend; contain.
4
To lay hold of; seize upon; grip; catch; overtake.
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Etymology
From Middle English beclippen, from Old English beclyppan (“to clip, clasp, embrace, enfold”), from Proto-Germanic *bi- (“be-”) + *klumpijaną (“to hold, clench”), from Proto-Indo-European *glemb-, *glembʰ- (“to hold, clench”), equivalent to be- + clip. Compare also Middle English umbeclippen (“to embrace”). See also umbeclip.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of beclip?
"beclip" (verb) means to fold in the arms; embrace; clasp.
What are the different meanings of beclip?
"beclip" has 3 main meanings: 1. To fold in the arms; embrace; clasp; 2. To wrap around; enclose; encircle; surround; 3. To include; comprise; comprehend; contain.