† iˈrretiate, v. Obs.
[f. ppl. stem of L. irrētiāre to ensnare, f. ir- (ir-1) + rēte net.]
trans. To catch as in a net; to ensnare, entrap.
| 1660 Charac. Italy 3 You are in continual fear..by reason of those hellish snares they usually lay to irretiate and massacre strangers. 1705 Phil. Trans. XXV. 1914 While the said Crystal was growing or coagulating, several small Insects..were irretiated or imprisoned therein. |