bested

== English == === Etymology 1 === See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form. ==== Pronunciation ==== enPR: bĕstʹĭd, IPA(key): /ˈbɛstɪd/ Rhymes: -ɛstɪd ==== Verb ==== bested simple past and past participle of best === Etymology 2 === See bestead ==== Pronunciation ==== enPR: bĭ-stĕdʹ, IPA(key): /bɪˈstɛd/ Rhymes: -ɛd ==== Verb ==== bested Alternative form of bestead. === Anagrams === bedset