onfangen

Middle English

Etymology

From Old English onfōn, equivalent to on- (derivational prefix) + fangen (grasp, take, carry away).

Verb

onfangen

  1. to receive; to accept [9th–13th c.]
  2. to conceive (a child) [10th–13th c.]

References

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