Definitions

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  • verb transitive, Scotland To shield; hide.
  • verb transitive, Scotland To lay wait for; overpower by means of some base stratagem.
  • verb intransitive To blow or toss about; blow, waft, or sweep away.
  • verb intransitive, Scotland To wander or waver.

Etymologies

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From Middle English biweven, biwǣven, from Old English bewǣfan ("to enfold, wrap round, cover over, clothe").

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From be- +‎ wave.

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