† beˈheaven, v. Obs.
[f. be- 6 + heaven.]
trans. To endow with celestial bliss, to beatify.
| 1601 W. Parry Sherley's Trav. (1863) 4 Such a man..woulde be beheavened with the joy. 1609 J. Davies Holy Roode Wks. 1876 I. 7 O faire Jerusalem..Yet wast beheau'nd through blessèd Bethelem. |