angreiffen [anˈɡʁaɪ̯fn̩] “Initial Attack”. lit. to tempt/ to attack (Dasypodius, 1535, 144r1 and 218r1), or a seizing action. As a fencing term, Master Meyer often used it with the meaning of one’s a first attack, an inciting action seeking the opponent’s reaction, while seizing the Vor.
https://portal.dnb.de/opac.htm?query=118523856&method=simpleSearch http://www.hls-dhs-dss.ch/textes/d/D11753.php Let us remember Peter Dasypodius who died in Straßburg this day in 1559. His works have been a boon to researchers and translators the world over. He of course also holds a special place in the hearts of Historical Fencing researchers and translators! If you are unfamiliar with him or his works,