Definition of Besieging. Meaning of Besieging. Synonyms of Besieging
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Definition of Besieging
Besieging Besiege Be*siege", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Besieged; p. pr. &
vb. n. Besieging.] [OE. bisegen; pref. be- + segen to
siege. See Siege.]
To beset or surround with armed forces, for the purpose of
compelling to surrender; to lay siege to; to beleaguer; to
beset.
Till Paris was besieged, famished, and lost. --Shak.
Syn: To environ; hem in; invest; encompass.
Besieging Besieging Be*sie"ging, a.
That besieges; laying siege to. -- Be*sie"ging*ly, adv.