/bi toh"keuhn/ , v.t.
1. to give evidence of; indicate: to betoken one's fidelity with a vow; a kiss that betokens one's affection.
2. to be or give a token or sign of; portend: a thunderclap that betokens foul weather; an angry word that betokens hostility.
[ 1125-75; ME bitocnen, bitacnen. See BE-, TOKEN ]