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bewield en · VERB

Pronunciation

• /bɪˈwiːld/

Etymology

From Middle English bewelden, equivalent to be- + wield.

Meanings

1. (rare, transitive) To hold in hand; rule; control; manage; handle; wield.
   • No grey goose quills the weapons used ;—a walking cane one feller With puissant arm bewielded, and the other his umbrella. 1883, Grip, volume 20:
   • She was visibly an acid attack survivor. Ali could be seen wrapping his arms around her in the picture. I couldn't bewield this anymore. Interminable sentiments skirmishing inside me shouted for a vent. 2016, Palak Mahajan, A Wayfare:
   • But the hands of them that beat him became dry and the hands of the provost also, in such wise that they might not bewield them. 1900, Jacobus (de Voragine), William Caxton, Frederick Startridge Ellis, The Golden Legend, Or, Lives of the Saints
   • 6 cubits and a hand's breadth, all which does import that he was a notable Giant, and a 1 great strength to wear such an armor and bewield so heavy a lance. 2015, Patricia Spencer, Albion 2:

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