† diˈstribue,v.Obs. [a. F. distribue-r, ad. L. distribu-ĕre to distribute.] = distribute. c1477Caxton Jason 70 b, Only for to haue distribued this so noble a londe.1483― Cato E ij b, I counceyl the..that thou ne gyue ne distrybue thy goodes to thy children.