As verbs the difference between bemow and betow
is that
bemow is (obsolete) to mock or mock at, especially with grimaces while
betow is to tow about; pull; draw; lead about; conduct.
bemow English
Verb
( en verb)
(obsolete) To mock or mock at, especially with grimaces. |
betow English
Verb
( en verb)
To tow about; pull; draw; lead about; conduct.
To educate; influence; steer; direct.
To bestow; apply.
*1821 , David Hume, ''The history of England from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the
- For Henry, as lord Bacon observes, loved to employ and advance prelates; because, having rich bishoprics to betow , it was easy for him to reward their services: [...]
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