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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Betawcht, v. [The p.t. and p.p. of Beteche v., erron. used as inf.] tr. To give. —a1568 Scott iv. 28.
To lat hir wamb be clawin Be thame, list geir betawcht hir
