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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Beknaw(in, ppl. a. [ME. beknowe(n, p.p. of beknow, northern beknaw.] Known. (Only with weil.) —1513 Doug. vii. i. 17.
On bankis weilbyknaw Ib. ix. vii. 26.
To weil beknawin pethis
