Definitions

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  • verb obsolete To steal, move stealthily.

Etymologies

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Old English bestelan, corresponding to be- + steal. Compare Dutch bestelen, German bestehlen, Swedish bestjäla.

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  • *bilby bestole up behind vendingmachine, waiting for the moment to pounce*

    November 20, 2024