beride

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To ride around; beset with horsemen.
  • (transitive) To ride beside or by the side of.
  • (transitive) To ride upon; infest.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English beriden inherited from Old English berīdan (besiege, ride round, occupy, surround, overtake, seize) pre from English ride.

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English

ride

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