verb
behedge
Behedge (verb) means to enclose something with a hedge, or with something like one.
verb
1
To enclose something with a hedge, or with something like one.
2
To mark out the edge or limit of something.
3
To close in on someone or something, causing trouble or difficulty.
"Reflection finds the circumstance unfortunate that most of the agreeable actions of life are either forbidden or else deplorably behedged with restrictions."
— James Branch Cabell, Straws and Prayer-Books (1927)
4
To keep something within narrow limits.
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Etymology
Formed from be- and hedge; compare Old English behegian and Dutch beheggen (“to put a hedge around, behedge”).
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What is the meaning of behedge?
"behedge" (verb) means to enclose something with a hedge, or with something like one.
What is another word for behedge?
Other words for "behedge" include enclose, hedge, border, bound, define, delay.
What are the different meanings of behedge?
"behedge" has 3 main meanings: 1. To enclose something with a hedge, or with something like one; 2. To mark out the edge or limit of something; 3. To close in on someone or something, causing trouble or difficulty.
