Dictionary entry

Snare (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Snare, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Snared (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Snaring.] To catch with a snare; to insnare; to entangle; hence, to bring into unexpected evil, perplexity, or danger.

Lest that too heavenly form... snare them. Milton.

The mournful crocodile

With sorrow snares relenting passengers. Shak.