Definitions

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  • verb transitive To ride around; beset with horsemen.
  • verb transitive To ride beside or by the side of.
  • verb transitive To ride upon; infest.

Etymologies

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From Middle English beriden, biriden, from Old English berīdan ("to ride round, surround, besiege, overtake, seize, occupy"), equivalent to be- +‎ ride. Cognate with Dutch berijden ("to ride, horse, jockey").

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