Definitions for bestead
bɪˈstɛdbestead

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Besteadverb

   I bested; I have bested.

   Etymology: from stead.

   1. To profit.

   Hence vain deluding joys,
   The brood of folly, without father bred,
   How little you bestead,
   Or fill the fixed mind with all your toys. John Milton.

   2. To treat; to accommodate.

   And they shall pass through it hardly bestead, and hungry. Isaiah, viii. 21.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Bestead

   of Bestead

2. Besteadverb

   to put in a certain situation or condition; to circumstance; to place

3. Besteadverb

   to put in peril; to beset

4. Besteadverb

   to serve; to assist; to profit; to avail

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Bestead

   be-sted′, v.t. to help, relieve: to be of use to, to avail.—v.i. to profit, be advantageous.

2. Bestead

   Bested, be-sted′, p.adj. set about (with): beset (with by, of foes; with, of dangers, &c.): situated—usually with ill, hard, &c.

How to pronounce bestead?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say bestead in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of bestead in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of bestead in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

References

1. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=bestead
2. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bestead
3. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=bestead