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English word origin

Etymology of bever

From Middle English bever, from Anglo-Norman bever (modern French boire), from Latin bibō. Doublet of imbibe.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

A drink. · A snack or light refreshment between meals. · A time for drinking. · A mixture of cider and water.

verb

To take a light repast between meals.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Middle English bever, from Anglo-Norman bever (modern French boire), from Latin bibō. Doublet of imbibe.

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