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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Beme, v. [ME. bemen (rare), OE. býmian, býman to blow a trumpet.] intr. To sound loudly; to ring or resound.Bemyt in Gol. & Gaw. 746 is probably a misprint for a word beginning with l-. 1513 Doug. v. vii. 40.
The Troianys … Murmuryt and bemyt on the ilke wys Ib. ix. viii. 108.
Quhill all the hevynnys bemyt of the dyn 1535 Stewart 57048.
With clarions cleir bemand lyke ony bell
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