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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

betrow en · VERB

Etymology

From be- + trow.

Meanings

  1. (rare, transitive) To trust.
    • If he may come secretly hither, I think it were good he were heard, and "betrowed," as the Scottishman saith, as he shall give cause. 1892, Salisbury (marquesses of), Calendar of the manuscripts of the ... marquis of Salisbury:
    • [...] it is also clear that Burghley had viewed the visit with the expectation that Standen could thereby be 'betrowed', his real loyalty tested out. 1992, University of London. Institute of Historical Research, University of London. Institute of Historical Research:

Forms

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betrowed Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
betrowed Tense=Past lexicographic
betrowing Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
betrows Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic