01 v. t. To procreate, as a father or sire; to generate; -- commonly said of the father.
imp.
Begot; p. p.
Begot; p. pr. & vb. n.
Begetting
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1.
To procreate, as a father or sire; to generate; -- commonly said of the father.(Archaic)“Yet they a beauteous offspring shall beget.” — Milton.
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2.
To get (with child.)[Obs.]
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3.
To produce as an effect; to cause to exist.“Love is begot by fancy.” — Granville.