bestir

English

/bɪˈstɜː/, /bɪˈstɝ/

verb

Definitions

(transitive) To put into brisk or vigorous action; to move with life and vigor.
(reflexive) To make active; to rouse oneself.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English bestyrien inherited from Old English bestyrian (heap up, pile up) prefix from English stir.

Origin

English

stir

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

astir English
overstir English
stir English
stir-fry English
stirabout English
stirless English
stirrable English
stirrage English
stirrer English
stirrest English
stirreth English
upstir English
bestyrian Old English
styrian Old English
bestyrien Middle English
stiren Middle English