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Befalling

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Befalling is a noun meaning A happening; occurrence; chance; event.

Meaning

A happening; occurrence; chance; event.

More Meanings

  1. present participle and gerund of befall
  2. (archaic) Appertaining; appropriate; fitting.

Example Sentences

Bountie & largeſſe is befalling for kynges.

Word Forms

Synonyms for befalling

Depending on context, synonyms include affair, episode, event, goings-on, happening, hap.

affairepisodeeventgoings-onhappeninghapincidentoccasionoccurrenceproceedingaccidentchancecontingencycasualtyfortuity

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bechance, happen, betide, affecting, afflicting, event.

bechancehappenbetideaffectingafflictingeventoccurringoccurrencehappeningproceedingincidenceoccasioneventuationincidentinfallactionoffcomeoccurancegoings-onadventure

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