† to-ˈbritten, v. Obs.
[ME. tobritne-n, f. to-2 + britnen:—OE. brytnian, britten v.]
trans. To cut in pieces.
| c 1200 Ormin 9468 Forrþi wass þeȝȝre kinedom Todæledd & tobrittnedd. c 1440 Partonope 596 Hys swerde..oute draweth he And alle to bryttenyth this wylde best. a 1400–50 Alexander 3905 Oure kniȝtis..Alto-bretind þaim on bent & broȝt þaim on fliȝt. |