besetment

Variant of beset

beset definition

be·set (bē set′, bi-)

transitive verb beset -·set′, besetting -·set′·ting

  1. to cover or set thickly with; stud
  2. to attack from all sides; harass or besiege
  3. to surround or hem in

Etymology: ME bisetten < OE besettan: see be- & set

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