Snared

Snared
Snare Snare, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Snared}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Snaring}.] To catch with a snare; to insnare; to entangle; hence, to bring into unexpected evil, perplexity, or danger. [1913 Webster]

Lest that too heavenly form . . . snare them. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

The mournful crocodile With sorrow snares relenting passengers. --Shak. [1913 Webster]


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