BESET', pret. and pp. beset.
1. To surround to inclose to hem in to besiege as, we are beset with enemies a city is beset with troops. Hence,
2. To press on all sides, so as to perplex to entangle, so as to render escape difficult or impossible.
Adam sore beset replied.
3. To waylay.
4. To fall upon.
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