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bidden
v.
305 quotations in 17 senses
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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
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