• Besteading

    Origin 1

    From bestead + -ing.

    Full definition of besteading

    Noun

    besteading

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

    Origin 2

    From bestead.

    Verb

    1. Present participle of bestead
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