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Webster 1913 Edition


Bestir

Be-stir′

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Bestirred
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Bestirring
.]
To put into brisk or vigorous action; to move with life and vigor; – usually with the reciprocal pronoun.
You have so
bestirred
your valor.
Shakespeare
Rouse and
bestir
themselves ere well awake.
Milton.

Webster 1828 Edition


Bestir

BESTIR'

,
Verb.
T.
bestur' [be and stir.] To put into brisk or vigorous action; to move with life and vigor; usually with the reciprocal pronoun; as, rise and bestir yourselves.