What does "bewield" mean?

To hold in hand; rule; control; manage; handle; wield.

What is a synonym for "bewield"?

Common synonyms include: control, manage, manage.

//bɪˈwiːld// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To hold in hand; rule; control; manage; handle; wield. rare, transitive
"No grey goose quills the weapons used ;—a walking cane one feller With puissant arm bewielded, and the other his umbrella."

"No grey goose quills the weapons used ;—a walking cane one feller With puissant arm bewielded, and the other his umbrella."

From Middle English bewelden, equivalent to be- + wield.

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