ppl. a.; also 6 begon, began. [f. BEGIN v.] That has begun, or has been begun.

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1483.  Cath. Angl., 26. Begunne, exorsus, jnceptus, jnitus.

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1597.  J. Payne, Royal Exch., 33. That begon roote not beinge norrished … yt becomes weaker.

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a. 1610.  Babington, Wks., 9. A steadfast heart to effect a good begun is a great vertue.

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1847.  Bushnell, Chr. Nurt., II. iv. (1861), 309. To be recognized in a begun relationship.

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