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Kid"nap` (kĭd"năp`), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Kidnaped (kĭd"năpt`) or Kidnapped; p. pr. & vb. n. Kidnaping or Kidnapping.] [Kid a child + Prov. E. nap to seize, to grasp. Cf. Knab, Knap, Nab.] To take (any one) by force or fear, and against one's will, with intent to carry to another place. Abbott.
[1913 Webster]

You may reason or expostulate with the parents, but never attempt to kidnap their children, and to make proselytes of them. Whately.
[1913 Webster]

&hand_; Originally used only of stealing children, but now extended in application to any human being, involuntarily abducted.