Middle English word bilewhit comes from Proto-Indo-European *bʰil-, and later Proto-Germanic *biliz (Decent, fair, equitable. Kind, gentle, merciful.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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*bʰil- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | decent, good, decent, good, harmonious, friendly |
*biliz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Decent, fair, equitable. Kind, gentle, merciful. |
bile | Old English (ang) | |
bilewhit | Middle English (enm) |