bested
English
[edit]Etymology 1
[edit]See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Pronunciation
[edit]- enPR: bĕstʹĭd, IPA(key): /ˈbɛstɪd/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Verb
[edit]bested
- simple past and past participle of best
Etymology 2
[edit]See bestead
Pronunciation
[edit]- enPR: bĭ-stĕdʹ, IPA(key): /bɪˈstɛd/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Verb
[edit]bested
- Alternative form of bestead