UNBIDDEN


Meaning of UNBIDDEN in English

adj.

Pronunciation: - ' bi-d ə n

Variant: also un · bid \ - ' bid \

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English unbiden, unbeden, from Old English unbeden, from un- + beden, past participle of biddan to entreat ― more at BID

Date: before 12th century

: not bidden : UNASKED , UNINVITED <barged in unbidden >

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.