† biˈstint, v. Obs.
[ME. bistinten, f. bi-, be- 4 + stinten to be dull or weary, to slacken; cf. stint.]
trans. To cause to slacken, to check.
| c 1300 K. Alis. 1183 Was nere lambe in no land lower of chere..Þen was þe blonk to þe beurn þat hym bistint. |