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Bestirring

Bestir \Be*stir"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bestirred; p. pr. & vb. n. Bestirring.] To put into brisk or vigorous action; to move with life and vigor; -- usually with the reciprocal pronoun.

You have so bestirred your valor.
--Shak.

Rouse and bestir themselves ere well awake.
--Milton.

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bestirring

vb. (present participle of bestir English)

WordNet
bestir
  1. v. become active; "He finally bestirred himself" [syn: rouse]

  2. [also: bestirring, bestirred]

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Undoubtedly Potzfeldt had heard his unexpected guests coming, and was bestirring himself to welcome them, though inwardly raving over having his rest so frequently disturbed.