An archaic or rare verb meaning to throw about, scatter, or toss repeatedly; to tumble or agitate.
Combining the prefix 'be-' with 'toss,' creating an intensive or causative verb. The 'be-' prefix intensifies the action of tossing or makes it continuous and repeated.
Old verbs with 'be-' often describe repeated or continuous actions—'betoss' suggests being tossed and tumbled repeatedly, like 'bewitch' isn't just 'to witch' but implies a lasting spell affecting the whole person.
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