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Swedish
Etymology
Inherited from Old Swedish forsat, from sitia firi (“sit in the way of someone”). Compare with Old Norse fyrirsát (“ambush”). See also origin of såt.
Noun
försåt n
- ambuscade (concealed preparation for an ambush)
- snare, trap
lägga ut försåt- lay out traps
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