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bewist

bewist

English

Alternative forms

  • biwist, bewiste, biwiste

Noun

bewist (plural bewists)

  1. (Now chiefly Britain dialectal) Food; provision; victual; a living.
  2. (Now chiefly Britain dialectal) State or condition of life.
  3. (Now chiefly Britain dialectal) Abiding; dwelling; sojourn; living.
  4. (Now chiefly Britain dialectal) Dwelling-place; abode; habitation.