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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bewry, p.p. [For bewryen, ME. bewriȝen, p.p. of bewrie, OE. bewréon.] Surrounded. —1513 Doug. iv. iv. 16.
Lappit in a brusyt mantill of Sydony, With gold and perle the bordour al bewry
