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besot to confuse or make foolish with, or as if with, strong drink (often used reflexively).
besought a past tense and past participle of beseech.
bespangle to cover or decorate with, or as with, spangles.
bespatter to splash and soil with drops or bits of matter; spatter. [2 definitions]
bespeak to arrange for or reserve in advance. [2 definitions]
bespectacled wearing eyeglasses.
be spoiling for (informal) to be eager for.
bespoke made according to the wishes or needs of a particular customer or user; custom-made. [2 definitions]
bespread to spread over or cover (usu. fol. by "with").
besprinkle to sprinkle on all parts or sides.
Bessemer process a process for making steel by blasting hot compressed air through molten pig iron to remove impurities.
best superlative of "good." [11 definitions]
best-ball of or designating a system of scoring in golf competition in which, on each hole, the lower score of either partner is recorded as the score for that team.
best-case scenario the best possible way that things could proceed from a particular point on.
bestial like a beast, esp. in brutality or order of intelligence.
bestiality beastlike or brutish conduct or character. [2 definitions]
bestialize to turn (a human being) into a beast; bring out the beastly qualities in.
bestiary a medieval collection of descriptions of or fables about real or mythical animals, in which each animal's nature is used to draw a moral point.
bestir to stir or rouse (usu. oneself) to action.
best-known most well-known.
best man the bridegroom's principal attendant at a wedding.