bestandan

Etymology
From. Equivalent to.

Verb

 * 1) to stand by or near, stand on or upon, stand about or around
 * 2) to surround; beset, occupy
 * 3) * "Gospel of Saint John", chapter 10, verse 24
 * "ang"

- Ðā bestōdon þā Iudeas hyne ūtan, and cwǣdon tō him, Hū lange gǣlst þū ūre līf? Sege ūs openlīce hwæþer þū Crīst sȳ.