betine verb2 •(no longer used) To hedge about; enclose; shut up.This year began Ida to reign, from whom arose the royal race of Northumbria; and he reigned twelve years and 'getimbered' Bebbanburh, which at first was 'betined' with a wall. — 1904 •(no longer used) To set fire to. formsbetined · betining · betines