‖n. [ F. béton, fr. L. bitumen bitumen. ] (Masonry) The French name for concrete; hence, concrete made after the French fashion. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To attack with the tongue; to abuse; to insult. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.;
☞ 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 ]