belead

verb — 2 senses

belead

verb

Etymology From Middle English beleden, from Old English belǣdan (“to lead astray”), from Proto-West Germanic *bilaidijan, equivalent to be- + lead. Cognate with Dutch beleiden, German beleiten.

1

Obsolete To lead away.

2

Obsolete To lead; conduct.

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