† aˈrep(pe, v. Obs.
[f. a- prefix 1 + OE. hręppan to touch.]
To reach, lay hold of, seize.
| 1205 Lay. 26034 Þa nolde Arður on slepen nawiht hine areppen [1250 arecche]. c 1230 Ancr. R. 128 Draweð al into hore holes þet heo muwen arepen & arechen. |