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| Baiwy | |
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| Stage | Modern CLT |
| Pronunciation | /ˈbaɪ.wɪ/ |
| Part of speech | Noun |
| Etymology | from Middle baio |
| Related words | Baidaes, akhei, aida |
Baiwy — an account of one’s deeds, station and standing, whether kept as a formal ledger or offered briefly in company.
Notes
The same word for both, and the difference is entirely one of occasion. A magistrate reads a Baiwy; a person at a table gives one in three sentences.