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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BEFREEN, BEFRIEN', v. A Sc. form of befriend. [bɪ′frin]Abd.(D) 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb vii.:
They've deen ocht but befrien'et the people.Abd.(D) 1916 G. Abel Wylins fae my Wallet 117:
There are ithers . . . nae doot, 'at can befreen the man.