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besteading en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

From bestead + -ing.

Meanings

1. (uncountable) Help; assistance; aid; avail.
   • Nor were nature and truth John's only besteading: civilization came to his side. 1907, The century illustrated monthly magazine, volume 74:

besteading en · VERB · etymology 2

Etymology

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Meanings

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present) present participle and gerund of bestead
   form of bestead