bestrid

Meanings

• Verb

  To mount or straddle something, usually a horse

  - "Yr wyf bestridd yr llywelyn hores, 'Swn yw yn yr henw' (Your wife rides your Llywelyn horse, A sow is in the pen)"
  - "Dw i'n gweld yr hawl yn yr gwynedd bestridd yr arwyr o'r llywelyn (I see the hound in Gwynedd riding the Llywelyn warriors)"

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Variants

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bestrid , bestridden , bestride , bestrides , bestriding , bestrode

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Etymology

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From Old English 'bestreogan' or 'bestridan', meaning 'to mount, to ride, to straddle'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'bestrid' is not commonly used outside of Welsh literature and folklore.

2. The verb 'bestrid' is related to the noun 'bestri', which means 'saddle'

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Related Concepts

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1. horse riding: A significant cultural and historical activity in Wales and many other parts of the world. Bestrid is a verb used specifically to describe the act of mounting a horse.

2. Llywelyn ap Gruffydd: A famous Welsh prince who led the last native uprising against English rule in Wales in the late 13th century. The phrase 'yr hawl yn yr gwynedd bestridd yr arwyr o'r llywelyn' (the hound in Gwynedd riding the Llywelyn warriors) is a reference to Llywelyn's military prowess and leadership.

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Culture

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In Welsh literature and folklore, 'bestrid' is often used in the context of horse riding and warfare. It is also used metaphorically to describe someone taking control or dominating a situation.

How to Memorize "bestrid"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone mounting a horse, or imagine yourself straddling a chair or a log

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bestrid' with the image of a rider on a horse, or remember that it means 'to straddle'

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Best Rider In Town'

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