besaiel Meaning & Definition
/bɪˈseɪ.əl/
What Does Besaiel Mean?
Besaiel is a noun that means A great-grandfather. It is also used to mean A kind of writ which formerly lay where a great-grandfather died seized of lands in fee simple, and on the day of his death a stranger abated or entered and kept the heir out.
Besaiel at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /bɪˈseɪ.əl/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | besaiels |
Besaiel Definition (Noun)
- A great-grandfather.
- A kind of writ which formerly lay where a great-grandfather died seized of lands in fee simple, and on the day of his death a stranger abated or entered and kept the heir out.
Synonyms of Besaiel
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Besaiel synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
besaiel (plural besaiels)
Origin of Besaiel
From Middle French besaieul, besayel, from Old French beseel, from Latin bis (“twice”) + aviolus, diminutive of avus (“grandfather”).
How Do You Say Besaiel?
Besaiel is pronounced /bɪˈseɪ.əl/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (seɪ).