besteading

English

Etymology 1

From bestead +‎ -ing.

Noun

besteading (uncountable)

  1. 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

From bestead.

Verb

besteading

  1. present participle and gerund of bestead
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