bested

English

Etymology 1

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Pronunciation

  • enPR: bĕstʹĭd, IPA(key): /ˈbɛstɪd/
    • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛstɪd

Verb

bested

  1. simple past and past participle of best

Etymology 2

See bestead

Pronunciation

  • enPR: bĭ-stĕdʹ, IPA(key): /bɪˈstɛd/
  • Rhymes: -ɛd

Verb

bested

  1. Alternative form of bestead.

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