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† beˈtrend, v. Obs.
Pa. pple. 4 betrend, bitrent.
[f. be- 4 + trend.]
To wind or draw round; to encompass.
c1374Chaucer Troylus iii. 1182 Aboute a tre..Bitrent and writhen is the swete woodbynde. Ibid. iv. 842 About hire eyen two a purpre rynge Bytrent. c1380Sir Ferumb. 4006 Sorwe hym gan betrende. |