What does befang mean?
Befang means (transitive, UK dialectal, Yorkshire) To lay hold on; seize; grasp; catch; clutch..
Befang
[bəˈfæŋ] · verb
Meaning
(transitive, UK dialectal, Yorkshire) To lay hold on; seize; grasp; catch; clutch..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive, UK dialectal, Yorkshire) To lay hold on; seize; grasp; catch; clutch.
- (intransitive, obsolete) To take hold on; begin or commence upon.
- (transitive, obsolete) To encompass; enclose; contain; comprehend.
Example Sentences
Come here an' I'll befang thee!
Synonyms for befang
Antonyms for befang
Related Words
Word Forms
- befangs
- befanging
- befanged
- befong
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for befang?
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What is the opposite of befang?
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How do you use befang in a sentence?
Come here an' I'll befang thee!
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