Old English

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Etymology

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From be- +‎ tellan.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /beˈtel.lɑn/, [beˈteɫ.ɫɑn]

Verb

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betellan

  1. to speak or tell about
  2. to answer, justify, clear, unguilt, show one's self as innocent

Conjugation

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: betellen