bested

English

Etymology 1

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Pronunciation

• enPR: bĕstʹĭd, IPA^(key): /ˈbɛstɪd/

  • Audio (Southern England):

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Verb

bested

1. simple past and past participle of best

Etymology 2

See bestead

Pronunciation

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

  • Audio (Southern England):

    (file)

Verb

bested

1. Alternative form of bestead

Anagrams

• bedset