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1. overbẹ̄den v.

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(a) To offer more than (sb.), outbid; (b) to overburden (sb.) with commands.

2. bidden v.

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To ask, beg, or plead for (sth.); bidden bone, make a plea or request; bidden mildse, merci, beg for mercy; bidden grith, sue for peace; bidden leve, beg leave, ask for permission; bidden mede, tax

3. misbẹ̄den v.

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To maltreat or abuse (sb. or sth.); afflict or outrage (sb.); insult or offend (sb.); act aggressively or treasonably (toward sb.); ben leste misbed, be better served (by sb.); ben misboden, be…

4. fōr(e-bẹ̄ding ger.

Additional spellings: fore-beding
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The foreshadowing of a future event, an omen, a portent.

5. wanbōde n.

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One who bids a low price, an underbidder.

6. unbōden ppl.

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Uninvited, unasked.

7. bede adj.

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Of a dog: ?hunting, to hunt.

8. forbẹ̄den v.

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To prohibit (an action, a practice, a sin), to forbid (someone to do something);--usually with personal indirect object: (a) with that clause, usually neg. & subjunctive, as direct object; (b) with…