† aˈlacche,v.Obs. Pa. tense alehte. [f. a- prefix 1 intens. + lacche.] To get hold of, catch. 1154O.E.Chron. (Laud MS.) an. 1123 Se kyng alihte dune of his hors and alehte hine betwux his earmes.c1380Sir Ferumb. 3098 And laiden a-doun hur fon, Alle þat þai þan alacche miȝt? þer na ascapedem non.