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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bethit, p.p. [Late ME. bethe, e.m.E. beath, to dry (wood); Eng. dial. beethed, beathed, dried, withered.] Dried up. withered. —a1500 Henr. Fab. 234/80 (B).
Bewis bene ar bethit, bair of blis, Be wikkit windis of the wintare wair
