† deˈbowel, v. Obs.
[de- II. 2.]
= disbowel, disembowel.
1375 Barbour Bruce xx. 285 He debowalit wes clenly, And bawlmyt syne full rychly. 1513 Douglas æneis iv. ii. 25 The beistis costis, as thai debowalit wer. a 1547 Surrey æneid iv. 80 With giftes that day, and beastes debowled. |