v. Obs. rare. [ad. It. affrappare, f. ad to + -frappare to beat, knock, see FRAP; but Spenser’s word is perhaps an analogical formation on frap, like addoom, etc.] To strike, strike against. (With or without object expressed.)
1596. Spenser, F. Q., II. i. 26. They bene ymett, both ready to affrap. Ibid., III. ii. 6. To tossen speare and shield, and to affrap The warlike ryder to his most mishap.
