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bide (one's) time

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bide   (bīd)   
v.   bid·ed or bode (bōd), bid·ed, bid·ing, bides

v.   intr.

  1. To remain in a condition or state.

    1. To wait; tarry.

    2. To stay: bide at home.

    3. To be left; remain.

v.   tr.
past tense bided To await; wait for.

[Middle English biden, from Old English bīdan; see bheidh- in Indo-European roots.]
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