# bewield

> English word · Verb · IPA /bɪˈwiːld/

## Definitions
1. To hold in hand; rule; control; manage; handle; wield.

## Etymology
From Middle English bewelden, equivalent to be- + wield.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/bewield