bestand

Meaning

Verb

To stand by or near; stand around.
To beset; stand around in hostility; harass.
To surround; encompass.
To serve; be of service to; be ready to serve or aid.

Origin

From Middle English bistanden, bestanden, from Old English bestandan, from Proto-Germanic *bistandaną ("to surround, support"). Equivalent to be- + stand.

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