ppl. a. [f. CLASP v. and sb.]

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  1.  Fastened by a clasp; held by or in a clasp.

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1582.  Stanyhurst, Æneis, I. (Arb.), 20. His claspt hands.

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1599–1623.  Minsheu, Span. Dict., Abotonado, buttoned, clasped, hooked. Abraçado, hugged, or clasped in armes.

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  2.  Having a clasp or clasps.

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1675.  Lond. Gaz., No. 1032/4. A little paper parchment covered Book claspt.

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1859.  Jephson, Brittany, vii. 97. Holding in the right-hand a clasped book.

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1887.  Daily News, 24 June, 5/5. Conspicuous by … many-clasped medals for services in the Crimean campaign, [etc.].

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