释义 |
† biˈwait, v. Obs. [f. bi-, be- + wait; cf. await v.] a. trans. To watch, look at. b. intr. To look about or out, be circumspect.
a1250Owl & Night. 1322 Hwat canstu wrecche þing of steorre Bute þat þu biwaitest [MSS. bihaitest] hi feorre. c1456How wise Man taught Son 92 in Hazl. E.P.P. I. 173 Thou wyse bywayt, and wele awyse. |