Betine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Betine is a verb meaning (transitive, obsolete) To hedge about; enclose; shut up.
Meaning
(transitive, obsolete) To hedge about; enclose; shut up.
More Meanings
- (transitive, obsolete) To set fire to.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- betines
- betining
- betined
- betyne
- betune
- betun
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include behedge, hain, hedge, enhedge, interclose, belay.
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