Middle English Dictionary Entry

abēten v.
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Forms abēten v.
Etymology OE ābēatan

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

Note: Cp. beten beat.
1.
(a) To knock (out teeth); (b) to strike down or humble (pride).
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