Bide

Bide

BIDE baɪd
Verb

1. Wait 2. Like 3. Put up with.

Example Sentences

"Bide a minute."
"Cannot bide him."

Etymology & History

Yorkshire multi-meaning verb. From Old English bidan.

Word Details

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Region
Yorkshire
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Era
Medieval
Language
none
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Formality
neutral

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