Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- To avenge; revenge.
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- verb transitive, obsolete To
avenge ;revenge . - verb transitive To give
vent inaction to (incensed feelings).
Etymologies
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From Middle English bewreken ("to take revenge, avenge"), equivalent to be- + wreak. Compare Old English bewrecan ("to drive away, exile, banish"). Compare awreak.
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