Bewit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɪˈwɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Bewit is a verb meaning (transitive) To bequeath.
Meaning
(transitive) To bequeath.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To endue or impart wit (to); instruct.
- (chiefly in the plural, archaic, falconry) A small strip of leather by which bells are fastened to a hawk's legs.
Example Sentences
Her face illumined by the fireglow, I had a moment to assess this beauty that had so bewitted Uther.
Yet I jeered not at the Voice, to show contempt of its failing to bewit me; but let the matter bide; [...]
I bewit to everye preiste at Saincte Egidie chapell viij d., beside dutyes of churche, to saye Mimrere Pmlvie and De Profundit for my saule.
Al my other goodes afore not bewitted, my dettes paide, and my legacy fulfilled, I gyve and witto to my sones Roberte Bulmer and John Bulmer, whome I make my executors.
Word Forms
- bewits
- bewot
- bewitting
- bewitted
- bewist
- bewet
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bequeath, will, bewill, beteach, betow, beteem.
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