[f. prec. sb.] trans. To act the beau to, to attend or escort (a lady).

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1843.  [G. P. R. James], Commissioner: or De Lunatico Inq., 411. Chevalier, you shall beau the young lady.

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1878.  Wingfield, Lady Grizel, I. viii. 151. His Grace … is to beau your ladyship to Ranelagh.

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