Definitions for bestead

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bestead be·stead

Spelling: [bih-sted]

IPA: /bɪˈstɛd/

Bestead is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 190 anagrams from letters in bestead (abdeest).

Definitions for bestead

adjective

1. Archaic. placed or situated, often unfavorably or in difficulty.

verb (used with object)

1. to help; assist; serve; avail.

Origin of bestead

First recorded in 1575-85; be- + stead

Examples for bestead

Oh, sure never was a poor maid so bestead with blind men—well, fetch thy beechnuts.