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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bewtifé, Beutifie, v. [e.m.E. bewtyfye, var. of beautefye (1526).] tr. To make beautiful.1569-73 Bann. Memor. 326 (God hes bewtified yow with mony benefites). c1590 J. Stewart 255 § 219 (fair beutifeit and cleine). 1619 Garden Elphinston 2111 (the brige is beutifeit with ports).
