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búian

  • verb [ weak ]
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to dwell, inhabit; habitare, incolere
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  • Ðæt we móston búian

    that we should dwell,

      Ps. Th. 28, 8.
  • Ðe on eorþan búiaþ

    who dwell on earth,

      Ps. Th. 32, 7.
  • Búiaþ

    inhabit,

      Ps. Th. 32, 12.
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