Meaning of bewield | Babel Free

Definitions

To hold in hand; rule; control; manage; handle; wield.

rare, transitive

Examples

“No grey goose quills the weapons used ;—a walking cane one feller With puissant arm bewielded, and the other his umbrella.”

“But the hands of them that beat⟳ him became dry and the hands of the provost also, in such wise that they might not bewield them.”

“6 cubits and a hand's breadth, all which does import that he was a notable Giant, and a 1 great strength to wear⟳ such an armor and bewield so heavy a lance.”

“She was visibly an acid attack survivor. Ali could be seen wrapping his arms around her in the picture. I couldn't bewield this anymore. Interminable sentiments skirmishing inside me shouted for a vent.”

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