Archaic or rare verb meaning to speak to, address, or reason with someone; to converse or discuss.
From 'be-' (prefix) + 'reason,' creating a verb meaning 'to address with reason' or 'to speak about.' This formation pattern was common in Middle English.
The 'be-' prefix was like a creativity tool in Middle English—you could add it to almost any word to make a new verb, which is why old texts have words like 'bedazzle' and 'besmirch' that we still use!
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