Emily Dickinson Lexicon

clasp (-s), v. [appeared in the 14^th c.; origin obscure.] (webplay: arms, covers, hand, hold, shut).

1. Touch; meet; reach to; [referring to a pair of mittens.]
2. Seal; claim; [fig.] espouse; become as one with.
3. Clutch; grasp; grip; enclose; enfold; hold tightly; [fig.] possess.
4. Grab; cling to; latch onto.
5. Meet; cover; [fig.] embrace; hug.