belwen

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English bylgian, belgan (to become angry). Related to bælg (leather bag) and bellan (to roar). Compare modern English billow.

Verb

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belwen

  1. to cry out in anger, rage, roar (of animals)
  2. to bellow, roar (of the wind, the sea)
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Descendants

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  • English: bellow

References

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