Obs. [f. bi-, BE- + ME. weven to twist, hurl: see WEVE.]

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  1.  trans. To whirl or drive away.

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a. 1300.  Cursor M., 24109. Mi soru … Biweft þat word awai.

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  2.  intr. To hurry away.

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c. 1205.  Lay., 30856. Forð he bi-wafde, Þene pic he bilæfde.

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