Middle English Dictionary Entry
besauntẹ̄ adj.
Entry Info
| Forms | besauntẹ̄ adj. |
| Etymology | OF |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
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Associated quotations
- (c1460) Bk.Arms in Anc.3 (Hrl 2169)201 : The bordore sabyll, besaunte of golde.
- (c1460) Bk.Arms in Anc.4229 : The felde gowlys, besaunte of golde.
- (c1460) Bk.Arms in Anc.5188 : [John Olney] beryth gowlys besaunte, ij flaunchys of sabyll.
- (1467) in Albertson Lond.Merch.71 : A Bordure of goulles, greylled, besaunte golde.