Definitions

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  • verb transitive To cover; cover over.
  • verb transitive To cover as with a helm or helmet.

Etymologies

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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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