| 释义 |
† biˈwere, v. Obs.
Forms: 1 bewerian, 2–3 biwerien.
[OE. bewęrian = OHG. biwarjan, biwerjan, MHG. beweren, mod.G. bewehren, f. bi-, be- + OTeut. warjan, OHG. warian, węrian, ON. verja, OE. węrian to defend, protect: see were.]
trans. To defend, shield, protect.
c1000ælfric Ex. ii. 17 Þa aras Moises & bewerode þa mædenu. c1175Lamb. Hom. 115 He scal biwerian widewan and steopbern. a1250Owl & Night. 1126 Þu..mid þine ateliche sweore Biwerest manne corn from deore. |