v. Obs. rare–1. [f. BE- 2 + NOTTE v. to cut round, lop, crop.] trans. To crop close.
1594. 2nd Rep. Faustus, in Thoms, E. E. Pr. Rom. (1858), II. 386. These benotted him round upon his head and beard, which is the foulest reproach and disgrace that can be offered unto the Turk.
