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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unbetechit,) Onbetechit, p.p. [Beteche v. 2.] reflex. Without committing or consigning oneself (to God). —1596–7 Misc. Spald. C. I 91.
And commandit the said Katherine Ewyn to rys airlie befoir the sone, on betechit hir self to God, and on spokin
