v. Obs. Also bidweolien, beduelen. [f. BE- + DWELL v.2, OE. dwęllan, dwęlian.] trans. To mislead, lead into error.

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c. 1205.  Ancr. R., 128. Te valse ancre … weneð forte gilen God, ase heo bidweolieð simple men.

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c. 1210.  Leg. Kath., 1257. Euch an biheold oðer as heo bidweolet weren.

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a. 1300.  Cursor M., 19526. He cuth mak þe men be dueld.

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