bethrowen

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Middle English

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Etymology

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From Old English beþrāwan (to twist), equivalent to be- +‎ throwen. Cognate with West Frisian bedraaie (to cheat, deceive), Dutch bedraaien (to involve), German bedrehen (to heave to, come to).

Verb

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bethrowen

  1. to twist, wring

Descendants

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  • English: bethrow