Middle English

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Etymology

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From bi- +‎ trenden.

Verb

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bitrenden (third-person singular simple present bitrendeth, present participle bitrendende, first-/third-person singular past indicative bitrente, past participle bitrent)

  1. (transitive) To encircle or entwine (something); surround, envelop, engulf.