emparare

emparare [OF emparer] , to take possession of, seize (Gasc.). 1242 ratione dictorum defectuum dictos homines ~avimus et tenemus in manu nostra (Pat) RGasc I 166; 1279 ad ‥ requirendum deliberari surprisa, sasita, vel alias amparata per vos Ib. II 82.