betow

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To tow about; pull; draw; lead about; conduct.
  • (transitive) To educate; influence; steer; direct.
  • (transitive) To bestow; apply.

Etymology

Prefix from English tow inherited from Middle English betowen (applied, bestowed) inherited from Old English betēon (surround, cover, enclose, accuse, dispose of, bestow, impeach, bequeath).

Origin

Old English

betēon

Gloss

surround, cover, enclose, accuse, dispose of, bestow, impeach, bequeath

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