† aˈffrap, v. Obs. rare.
[ad. It. affrappare, f. ad to + frappare to beat, knock, see frap; but Spenser's word is perhaps an analogical formation on frap, like addoom, etc.]
To strike, strike against. (With or without object expressed.)
| 1596 Spenser F.Q. ii. i. 26 They bene ymett, both ready to affrap. Ibid. iii. ii. 6 To tossen speare and shield, and to affrap The warlike ryder to his most mishap. |