01 v. t. To set or stud (anything) with ornaments or prominent objects.
imp. & p. p.
Beset; p. pr. & vb. n.
Besetting
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1.
To set or stud (anything) with ornaments or prominent objects.“A robe of azure beset with drops of gold.” — Spectator.“The garden is so beset with all manner of sweet shrubs that it perfumes the air.” — Evelyn.
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2.
To hem in; to waylay; to surround; to besiege; to blockade.“Let thy troops beset our gates.” — Addison.
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3.
To set upon on all sides; to perplex; to harass; -- said of dangers, obstacles, etc.
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4.
To occupy; to employ; to use up.[Obs.]