bewray

[ bih-rey ]

verb (used with object)

, Archaic.

1. to reveal or expose.
2. to betray.

bewray

/ bɪˈreɪ /

verb

1. tr an obsolete word for betray

Derived Forms

• beˈwrayer, noun

Other Words From

• be·wrayer noun
• unbe·wrayed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bewray¹

1250–1300; Middle English bewraien, equivalent to be- be- + wraien, Old English wrēgan to accuse, cognate with Old High German ruogen ( German rügen ), Gothic wrohjan

Word History and Origins

Origin of bewray¹

C13: from be- + Old English wrēgan to accuse; related to Gothic wrōhjan

Example Sentences

Silence in love bewrays more woe Than words, though ne'er so witty:A beggar that is dumb, you know, May challenge double pity.

From The Guardian

Alas! about her speech there could be no two opinions—it bewrayed her.

From Project Gutenberg

One that is true to his own land never bewrays another.”

From Project Gutenberg

After a long and minute examination, he bewrayed nothing incoherent in his discourse.

From Project Gutenberg

For what you ought to do, And you should all be saying, In fact of all things true This pen will be bewraying.

From Project Gutenberg