bewile

English

/bɪˈwaɪl/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To delude; deceive; beguile.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English biwilen inherited from Old English *bewīlian prefix from English wile.

Origin

English

wile

Gloss

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms