bewist
English
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Middle English biwist, biwest, from Old English bīwist (“sustenance, food, provision, necessities”), equivalent to be- + wist (“being”), or by- + wist (“being”). More at be-, was.
Pronunciation
[edit]- Rhymes: -ɪst
Noun
[edit]bewist
- (Now chiefly UK dialectal) Food; provision; victual; a living.
- (Now chiefly UK dialectal) State or condition of life.
- (Now chiefly UK dialectal) Abiding; dwelling; sojourn; living.
- (Now chiefly UK dialectal) Dwelling-place; abode; habitation.
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