¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Betakes
1. betake [v] - See also: betake
Lexicographical Neighbors of Betakes
Literary usage of Betakes
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Dictionary of National Biography by Sidney Lee (1908)
"1174 (L 1-6), though this record is apparently not quite contemporary, since it
is probable that he did not begin writing until 1185; and betakes an active ..."
2. A General History of Rome from the Foundation of the City to the Fall of by Charles Merivale (1886)
"Antonius betakes himself to the Cisalpine.—Octavius joins the consuls in making
war upon him.—Antonius defeats Pansa, but is defeated by Hirtius. ..."
3. The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood (1837)
"of Chance, but he is apt to outrun it as well as his own ; whereupon he betakes
himself to Poteen, which consoles him for his Single Blessedness, ..."
4. The Golden Grove: A Choice Manual Containing what is to be Believed by Jeremy Taylor (1842)
"Having thus far made his resolution, the Penitent betakes himself to prayer.
And now, O thou great searcher of all hearts, who seest that I am of myself ..."
5. An Historical Account of the Diocese of Down and Connor, Ancient and Modern by James O'Laverty (1895)
"And he comes not to Connor, because in it he had ordained a bishop, but betakes
himself to Down, dividing the diocese as in ancient days. O, pure heart! ..."
Other Resources:
