Where does “bewore” come from?
bewore (English) comes from English beware, from Middle English bewar, from Middle English ben ware — to be on one's guard, be vigilant.
bewore (English): simple past tense of beware
Definitions
- simple past tense of beware
Ancestry of “bewore”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | beware | To use caution, pay attention to |
| 2 | Middle English | bewar | — |
| 3 | Middle English | ben ware | to be on one's guard, be vigilant |