besteading

English

Etymology 1

From bestead +‎ -ing.

Noun

besteading (uncountable)

1. Help; assistance; aid; avail.
   • 1907, The century illustrated monthly magazine, volume 74:

     Nor were nature and truth John's only besteading: civilization came to his side.

Etymology 2

From bestead.

Verb

besteading

1. present participle and gerund of bestead