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Insnare

Insnare \In*snare"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Insnared; p. pr. & vb. n. Insnaring.] [Written also ensnare.]

  1. To catch in a snare; to entrap; to take by artificial means. ``Insnare a gudgeon.''
    --Fenton.

  2. To take by wiles, stratagem, or deceit; to involve in difficulties or perplexities; to seduce by artifice; to inveigle; to allure; to entangle.

    The insnaring charms Of love's soft queen.
    --Glover.

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insnare

vb. (alternative spelling of ensnare English)

Usage examples of "insnare".

For though he saw that an engagement with the cavalry would be without any danger to his chosen legion, yet he did not think proper to engage, lest, after the enemy were routed, it might be said that they had been insnared by him under the sanction of a conference.