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Webster 1913 Edition

Bewilder

Be-wil′der

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Bewildered
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Bewildering
.]
[Pref.
be-
+
wilder
.]
To lead into perplexity or confusion, as for lack of a plain path; to perplex with mazes; or in general, to perplex or confuse greatly.
Lost and
bewildered
in the fruitless search.
Addison.
Syn. – To perplex; puzzle; entangle; confuse; confound; mystify; embarrass; lead astray.

Webster 1828 Edition

Bewilder

BEWIL'DER

,
Verb.
T.
To lead into perplexity or confusion; to lose in pathless places; to confound for want of a plain road; to perplex with mazes; or in general, to perplex.
Lost and bewildered in the fruitless search.

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