bewrien

Middle English

/biˈwriːən/

verb
Definitions
  • To bury
  • To cover (up).

Etymology

Inherited from Old English bewrēon (cover, protect, enwrap) prefix from Middle English wrien (cover).

Origin

Middle English

wrien

Gloss

cover

Concept
Semantic Field

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Ontological Category

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