besteading
English edit
Etymology 1 edit
Noun edit
besteading (uncountable)
- Help; assistance; aid; avail.
- 1907, The century illustrated monthly magazine, volume 74:
- Nor were nature and truth John's only besteading: civilization came to his side.
Etymology 2 edit
From bestead.
Verb edit
besteading
- present participle and gerund of bestead