Beslings

/bɪˈslɪŋz/ noun

Definition

plural of besling, or items that are slung or thrown around thoroughly.

Etymology

From be- (prefix) + sling (Old Norse slyngva, to throw). The -s suffix creates the plural form, suggesting multiple slung items.

Kelly Says

Besling is super archaic, but it shows how the be- prefix once worked freely with any verb—besling meant 'to throw around,' and we don't really use this pattern anymore in modern English.

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