Bewield
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɪˈwiːld/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Bewield is a verb meaning (transitive, rare) To hold in hand; rule; control; manage; handle; wield.
Meaning
(transitive, rare) To hold in hand; rule; control; manage; handle; wield.
Example Sentences
No grey goose quills the weapons used ;—a walking cane one feller With puissant arm bewielded, and the other his umbrella.
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.
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.
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.
Word Forms
- bewields
- bewielding
- bewielded
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wield, handle, manage, hold, command, hand-hold.
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