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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bede, Beid, v. [ME. bede(n. OE. béodan, ONhb. béada.] a. tr. To offer (battle); to command, order. (See also Bodin p.p.) b. intr. To pray. (Used for bid.) 1375 Barb. viii. 183.
Thar thocht he battale for to beid And bargane thaim a1400 Leg. S. xviii. 348.
For-thi to God for me thu bede 1565 Reg. Privy C. I. 367.
All … thingis thair said Lieutenent … bedis to be done
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