(transitive) To stand by or near; stand around. / (transitive) To beset; stand around in hostility; harass. / (transitive) To surround; encompass.

Alternative spelling of best-selling

(obsolete) To steal, move stealthily.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of besteal

present participle of besteal

to make like a beast / to bring or reduce to the state or condition of a beast

(transitive, archaic) To stem completely; stem all about; hinder.

Help; assistance; aid; avail.

present participle of bestead

(transitive) To help, assist. / (transitive) To profit; benefit; serve; avail.