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Meaning of betine | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1

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.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

betined betines betining betitle betitled betitles

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