† beˈcast, v. Obs.
[f. be- 4 + cast v.]
1. trans. To cover or surround, by casting something about.
| c 1300 St. Brandan 92 Hi leten hem diȝte a gret schip, and above hit al bi-caste With bole huden. c 1500 Egyncourte 272 in E.P.P. (Hazl.) II. 104 The frenchemen our kynge about becaste With batayles stronge on euery side. |
2. intr. To cast about, plan, plot.
| 1563 Myrr. Mag., Rich. III, xiv, Becast them to kyl by smothering in theyr bed. |