What is "bewit"

Bewit \Bew"it\, n. [Cf. OF. buie bond, chain, fr. L. boja neck collar, fetter. Cf. Buoy.] A double slip of leather by which bells are fastened to a hawk's legs.

Etymology 1 vb. 1 (context transitive English) To bequeath. 2 (context transitive English) To endue or impart wit (to); instruct. Etymology 2

alt. A double slip of leather by which bells are fastened to a hawk's legs. n. A double slip of leather by which bells are fastened to a hawk's legs.