befæstan

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Old English

Etymology

From be- (around) +‎ fæstan (to secure, fasten).

Pronunciation

Verb

befæstan

  1. (transitive) to fasten; fix; ground; establish; make safe; put in safe keeping
  2. (transitive) to apply; utilize; commend; entrust to

Conjugation

Descendants

  • English: befast