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inspan (iou)



inspan verb trans. S. Afr. Infl. -nn-. E19.
[Afrikaans from Dutch inspannen, from in- IN-1 + spannen SPAN verb2.]
Yoke (oxen, horses, etc.) in a team to a vehicle; harness (a wagon). E19.
fig. Persuade (a person) to give assistance or service; use as a makeshift. E20.
Rand Daily Mail Mrs Barton often gets on the telephone and inspans private householders to help out.