† impreˈhend, v. Obs. rare—1.
[f. im-1 + L. prehendĕre: see next.]
trans. To take in, comprise.
| 1590 C. S. Right Relig. 22 This that Christ saith..imprehendeth no other thing of Peter, but that which..Peter himselfe speaketh. |
So † impreˈhension, undertaking. Obs. rare—0.
| 1611 Florio, Imprensione, an imprehension. |