BETIDE


Meaning of BETIDE in English

/bi tuyd"/ , v. , betided, betiding .

v.t.

1. to happen to; come to; befall: Woe betide the villain!

v.i.

2. to happen; come to pass: Whatever betides, maintain your courage.

[ 1125-75; ME betiden. See BE-, TIDE 2 ]

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