Withbear

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To carry or bear (something) away. obsolete, transitive

    "For he knew nat what she was that spak with hym / and neuertheles he ansuerde to her: 'My dere lady, nought of myn owne ye withbere / but only that ye passe & goo thrugh my land / and it is grett shame to me."

  2. 2
    To bring or gather in, as of crops; bring together. obsolete, transitive
  3. 3
    To bear with; endure. obsolete, transitive

Example

More examples

"For he knew nat what she was that spak with hym / and neuertheles he ansuerde to her: 'My dere lady, nought of myn owne ye withbere / but only that ye passe & goo thrugh my land / and it is grett shame to me."

Etymology

From Middle English withberen, equivalent to with- + bear.

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