† beˈlook, v. Obs.
Forms: 2 beloc-en, 3 bilok-en(n, -in.
[ME., f. be- prefix 1 + lokien, OE. lócian to look. Cf. senses of behold, besee.]
1. intr. To look.
| c 1175 Cott. Hom. 233 To neowelnesse þe under eorðe is be-locest. a 1225 Ancr. R. 132 Heo mot wel..bilokin [v.r. biholden] on euch half. |
2. trans. To look at, consider. Also absol.
| c 1200 Trin. Coll. Hom. 77 Nu hit is god time to beloken þe sicnesse of þe sowle. a 1400 Octouian 1046 Of many a knyght he was beloked. |
3. refl. To look about one, cast one's eyes about.
| a 1225 Ancr. R. 132 [He] bilokeð him euer ȝeorneliche al abuten. c 1220 Bestiary 529 in O.E. Misc. 17 Ðe sipes ðat arn on se fordriuen..biloken hem and sen ðis fis. |