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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Ybete, v. [Var. of Bete v.2 5 b. Cf. ME and e.m.E. ybeten p.p. (14th c.).] intr. To beat or strike forcibly. — c1409-1436 Kingis Q. § 116.
Of my teris cummyth all this reyne That ȝe se on the ground so fast ybete
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