bethrowen

Middle English

Etymology

From Old English beþrāwan (“to twist”), equivalent to be- +‎ throwen. Cognate with West Frisian bedraaie (“to cheat, deceive”), Dutch bedraaien (“to involve”), German bedrehen (“to heave to, come to”).

Verb

bethrowen

  1. to twist, wring

Descendants

  • English: bethrow
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