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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1578-1615
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Bewray, v. [e.m.E. bewray, ME. bewreye, bewreie, etc.: see Wray v. and cf. Bewry v.1] tr. To reveal, disclose, betray.Adopted from English and common after 1600. 1578 Misc. Abbotsf. C. 45.
We sall … nocht reweill nor bewray the samin 1591-2 Rob Stene 10.
Thy bludy berd bewrayis thy slicht c1615 Chron. Kings 144.
His tippett of his steill bonatt wes on fyir, quhairby he wes bewrayitt
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