English Explanatory Dictionary

betravail

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To work at; compose (a book, etc.).
  2. To work for; earn by labour.
  3. To do violence to; violate.

Word forms

betravail betravails betravailing betravailed

Etymology

From Middle English betravailen, equivalent to be- + travail.

Related words

betravel
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