Meaning
To occur; betide.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English bitimen (“to happen”); equivalent to be- + time (verb). Compare betide.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2021, 2026.