bewitan

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Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From be- +‎ witan.

Pronunciation

Verb

bewitan

  1. to overlook; oversee, watch over; bewatch, superintend, preside, govern
    • 10th century, Vercelli Book:
      Ðū, ma[n], bewite þē sylfne
      You, man, watch over yourself.
  2. (of people, institutions, affairs, etc.) to take charge of, watch over

Conjugation

Descendants

  • Middle English: biwitien, biwiten, biwitten

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