What is "bestirs"

Usage examples of "bestirs".

DAUDIGNON Which aim deft Lucas o' the "Redoubtable" Most gallantly bestirs him to outscheme.

Each Sunday his telephone call bestirs the family into a frenzy of activity as they gather to speak to him.

Robert of Lincoln bestirs him well, Gathering seed for the hungry brood.

So saying, with dispatchful looks in haste She turns, on hospitable thoughts intent What choice to chuse for delicacie best, What order, so contriv'd as not to mix Tastes, not well joynd, inelegant, but bring Taste after taste upheld with kindliest change, Bestirs her then, and from each tender stalk Whatever Earth all-bearing Mother yeilds In INDIA East or West, or middle shoare In PONTUS or the PUNIC Coast, or where ALCINOUS reign'd, fruit of all kindes, in coate, Rough, or smooth rin'd, or bearded husk, or shell She gathers, Tribute large, and on the board Heaps with unsparing hand.