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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gold-bega(i)ne, -begone, a. [Pa. pple. of be-ga, e.m.E. be-go.] Overlaid with gold. —1513 Doug. ii. viii. 19.
The gilt sperris and gestis gold begane Ib. iii. vi. 218.
A thrynfald hawbrik was al gold begone 1591-2 Rob Stene 4.
All gold begaine, a glorious growme
