v. Obs. [f. A- pref. 1 + OE. hręppan to touch.] To reach, lay hold of, seize.

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c. 1205.  Lay., 26034. Þa nolde Arður on slepen nawiht hine areppen [1250 arecche].

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a. 1230.  Ancr. R., 128. Draweð al into hore holes þet heo muwen arepen & arechen.

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