a. Obs. [ME., prob. representing an OE. *bitol ‘mordacious,’ f. bítan to BITE; cf. etol, drincol, etc.] Biting, cutting with a sharp edge.
c. 1200. Ormin, 10073. Wiþþ bitell wræchess axe.
c. 1205. Lay., 19503. Mid bitele stelen.
