English Explanatory Dictionary

behelm

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cover; cover over.
  2. To cover as with a helm or helmet.

Word forms

behelm behelms behelming behelmed

Etymology

From Middle English *behelmen, from Old English behelmian (“to cover over”), equivalent to be- + helm. Related to Old English helan (“to cover”). More at hele.

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