Besit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Besit is a verb meaning (transitive) To sit around; sit about; besiege.
Meaning
(transitive) To sit around; sit about; besiege.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To sit upon; occupy.
- (transitive, obsolete) To sit properly upon, as clothes; to suit; become.
Example Sentences
When not deep in thought, his blue eyes dance. I feel sometimes that behind his thoughtful gaze besits a hint of strain.
In such contexts, the ישבים are those who “besit” large estates and seats of judgment and power. The ישב par excellence is the king who “besits” the throne.
Word Forms
- besits
- besitting
- besat
- besitten
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include besiege, bestand, assiege, bego, siege, beleaguer.
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