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- verb Simple past of
besteal .
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Examples
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Chronicle says that they "bestole" -- that is, came secretly or escaped -- from the West-Saxon army, which seems to have been waiting for them.
Heroes Every Child Should Know Hamilton Wright Mabie 1880
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It was just after Twelfth-night that the Danish host came suddenly -- "bestole," as the old Chronicle says -- to
Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries William Francis Dawson
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- "bestole" as the Chronicle says -- to Chippenham.
Heroes Every Child Should Know Hamilton Wright Mabie 1880
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The part of the host which had horses "bestole away."
Heroes Every Child Should Know Hamilton Wright Mabie 1880
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