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verbseize

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Word Origin & History

"to catch (someone)," 1680s, probably a variant of dialectal nap "to seize, catch, lay hold of" (1670s, now surviving only in kidnap), which possibly is from Scandinavian (cf. Norwegian nappe, Swedish nappa "to catch, snatch;" Danish nappe "to pinch, pull"); reinforced by Middle English napand "grasping, greedy." Related: Nabbed; nabbing.

Example Sentences for nab

At all events, I don't mean to let the 'coppers' nab me this time.

Oh, I do hope that the constables get here in time to nab Mr. Fits.

We'll probably beat you to Skiddyunk, but if we don't, nab 'em if they get on.

So, all I had to do was to wait and nab 'em when they came ashore.

We've got to find where that is and get the secret service men there in time to nab them.

I shall watch out for that sharper, and nab him the first chance I get.

I will run after him in a trice, your honour: I warrant I nab him.

If he went up the drift Bill an' Joe will most likely nab him.

Standing on, we passed close to the Bembridge or Nab Light-vessel.

If so, nab him if you can, and if you can't, fire two shots.

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