Bend

, v. X 90, 98, XVII 253; Bende , pa. t. XII a 58, *I 188 (MS. banned); Bende , pp. V 47, 156; Bendit , X 80. The divergent senses are all derived from the original one of stringing, bending, a bow:? to bind, *I 188 (note); to set ready for discharging, X 80, 90, 98; to make curve, bend, V 156, XII a 58, XVII 253;? to make bow, bring low, beat down, in hatȝ... on bent much baret bende ,? has upon the field overcome much strife (many opponents), V 47. [OE. bend an .]