befæstan

Old English

Etymology

From be- (“around”) +‎ fæstan (“to secure, fasten”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /beˈfæs.tɑn/

Verb

befæstan

  1. (transitive) to fasten; fix; ground; establish; make safe; put in safe keeping
  2. (transitive) to apply; utilize; commend; entrust to

Conjugation

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Descendants
  • English: befast
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