betow

Etymology

From be- + tow, or as a back-formation from Middle English betowen (“bestowed, applied”), past participle of bitēn (“to tug, pull, cover, apply, devote, employ, bring about, perform”), from Old English betēon (“to cover, surround, enclose”).

betow means to tow about; pull; draw; lead about; conduct. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 81 out of 100.

verb

To tow about; pull; draw; lead about; conduct.
To educate; influence; steer; direct.
To bestow; apply.“For Henry, as lord Bacon observes, loved to employ and advance prelates; because, having rich bishoprics to betow, it was easy for him to reward their services: […]”