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ge-býsnian

  • verb [ weak ]
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ge-býsnian, [or -bysnian; cf. Goth. busns] ; p. ode; pp. od
To give or set an example; exemplum dare
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  • Se man biþ hérigendlíc, ðe óðrum gebýsnaþ

    the man is praiseworthy who sets an example to others,

    • Homl. Th. ii. 406, 17
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v. býsnian.
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v.  ge-bisnian.
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