English

Verb

betow ‎(third-person singular simple present betows, present participle betowing, simple past and past participle betowed)

1. (transitive) To tow about; pull; draw; lead about; conduct.
2. (transitive) To educate; influence; steer; direct.
3. (transitive) To bestow; apply.
   • 1821, David Hume, The history of England from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the

     For Henry, as lord Bacon observes, loved to employ and advance prelates; because, having rich bishoprics to betow, it was easy for him to reward their services: [...]