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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1616
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Bettill, n. [e.m.E. bettil, bettle, var. of betell, etc., ME. betel, bityl, OE. bitela.] A beetle. — 1616 Criminal Trials III. 586.
Mair wyld [= vile] than a Carian, a bettill, or clok vnder the wingis of ane Eagle
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