Meaning of betine | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To hedge about; enclose; shut up.
   obsolete, transitive
2. To set fire to.
   obsolete, transitive

Examples

“This year began Ida to reign, from whom arose the royal race of Northumbria; and he reigned twelve years and 'getimbered' Bebbanburh, which at first was 'betined' with a wall.”

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