Meaning
A type of trap consisting of a concealed pit in the ground, into which the victim is supposed to fall and not be able to get out from.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
First recorded use in the 14th century from pit + fall in the sense of "pit trap, pit snare", from Old English fealle (“trap, snare”), from Proto-Germanic *fallą, *fallaz (“a fall, trap”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)pōl-. Cognate with German Falle (“trap, snare”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: