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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Beleaguered (); p. pr. & vb. n.Beleaguering.] [D. belegeren (akin to G. belagern, Sw. belgra, Dan. beleire); pref. be- = E. be- + leger bed, camp, army, akin to E. lair. See Lair.] To surround with an army so as to preclude escape; to besiege; to blockade. The wail of famine in beleaguered towns. Longfellow. Syn. -- To block up; environ; invest; encompass. スポンサード リンク
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