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Definition of Besought
1. beseech [v] - See also: beseech
Lexicographical Neighbors of Besought
Literary usage of Besought
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"Shakespeare used beseeched but not besought; on the other hand Wyatt, Spenser,
Sidney, Milton, and Pope used besought but not beseeched. ..."
2. The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: translated out of ...Bible (1863)
"... was an high day,) besought Pilate aiv ... besought Pilate that he might «fj
то an/ta rov ... besought ..."
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