bide

 
Pronunciation: /bʌɪd/

verb

[no object, with adverbial of place] archaic or dialect
  • remain or stay somewhere: how long must I bide here to wait for the answer?

Phrases

bide one's time

wait quietly for a good opportunity to do something: she patiently bided her time before making an escape bid

Origin:

Old English bīdan, of Germanic origin