Umbeset
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Umbeset is a verb meaning To block, obstruct; act detrimentally toward.
Meaning
To block, obstruct; act detrimentally toward.
More Meanings
- To overwhelm; cover completely.
Example Sentences
The Opponents Umbeset with Trickery.
[…] to underly the law at the lext Justice-aire of Renfrew, for umbesetting the high-way, by way of Murder;
The Lord Gordon ships with some friends. Monro umbesets his way; yet he escapes, ignorant of Monro's devyse.
[…] , and pressing to have bereft them of their lives by umbesetting of the high gates to that effect at divers times of before, […]
Word Forms
- umbesets
- umbesetting
- umbesetten
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include obstruct, block, thwart, intervent, close, roadblock.
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