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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bedew, v. [e.m.E. and ME. bedew(e, ME. bydewe, f. Dew n.] tr. To wet with dew or tears. —15.. Clar. iii. 113 (bedewing all hir visage with teiris); iv. 2636 (as dasie buske bedewit in the morrow).
