waybeter (1318)
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waybeter (1318)

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  FEW: ∅ Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF: ∅ DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED:  way n.1 and int.1 (way-beater)  MED:  wei n.1  / beter n.1  DMLBS: ∅
 
ls(loanword: M.E. )
le

Used as a name, the word may also be related to the ME locution wei beter ('a hare') (See MED wei n.1).

s.

1 name one who wanders along the road, especially with the purpose to rob people (used as a surname): 
( 1318 )  William le Waybeter  wei n.1
betere  weye#1 
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