Associations to the word «Betide»

Wiktionary

BETIDE, verb. (transitive) To happen to.
BETIDE, verb. (intransitive) To happen; to take place; to bechance or befall.

Dictionary definition

BETIDE, verb. Become of; happen to; "He promised that no harm would befall her"; "What has become of my children?".

Wise words

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