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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Betray, v. [ME. betraye (c 1275), betraie, f. traie, OF. traïr: cf. Betrais.] tr. To betray. — 1558-66 Knox II. 45.
To betray … the same to strangearis 1567 G. Ball. 5.
The same nycht, in the quhilk he was betrayit 1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 34.
Louking for occasioun to betray ȝow
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