verb
bestride
Bestride (verb) means to be astride something, to stand over or sit on with legs on either side, especially to sit on a horse.
verb
1
To be astride something, to stand over or sit on with legs on either side, especially to sit on a horse.
2
To stride over, or across.
3
To dominate.
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Etymology
From Middle English bestriden, from Old English bestrīdan, from Proto-West Germanic *bistrīdan; equivalent to be- + stride. Compare Dutch bestrijden, German bestreiten.
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What is the meaning of bestride?
"bestride" (verb) means to be astride something, to stand over or sit on with legs on either side, especially to sit on a horse.
What are the different meanings of bestride?
"bestride" has 3 main meanings: 1. To be astride something, to stand over or sit on with legs on either side, especially to sit on a horse; 2. To stride over, or across; 3. To dominate.