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bethrow

The English word “bethrow” has 1 meaning listed here.

verb

  1. To throw or twist about; throw off; torture.

Etymology

From Middle English bethrowen, from Old English beþrāwan (“to twist”), equivalent to be- + throw. Cognate with West Frisian bedraaie (“to cheat, deceive”), Dutch bedraaien (“to involve”), German bedrehen (“to heave to, come to”).

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