Betide
/bɪˈtaɪd/noun
To happen or occur, especially in a way that is unwelcome or fated.
Did you know?Betide is built on the same ancient root as words for time, tide, and the idea of what “befalls” you, which is why it feels so eerily destined.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰey-
“to do, put, place”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*þīdaną
“to happen, befall”
Old English
OE
be tīdan
“to happen to, befall”
Middle English
ME
betiden
“to happen, come to pass”
Modern English
English
betide
“to happen or befall, especially in a significant or ominous way”