v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Betokened p. pr. & vb. n. Betokening. ]1. To signify by some visible object; to show by signs or tokens. [ 1913 Webster ]
A dewy cloud, and in the cloud a bow . . . Betokening peace from God, and covenant new. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To foreshow by present signs; to indicate something future by that which is seen or known; as, a dark cloud often betokens a storm. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ F. béton, fr. L. bitumen bitumen. ] (Masonry) The French name for concrete; hence, concrete made after the French fashion. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.; pl.Betonies [ OE. betony, betany, F. betoine, fr. L. betonica, vettonica. ] (Bot.) A plant of the genus Betonica (Linn.). [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The purple or wood betony (Betonica officinalis, Linn.) is common in Europe, being formerly used in medicine, and (according to Loudon) in dyeing wool a yellow color. [ 1913 Webster ]
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