becast

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To cover or surround by casting (something) about.
  • (intransitive) To cast about; plan; plot; contrive.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English bicasten prefix from English cast (try).

Origin

English

cast

Gloss

try

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