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BESETTING

\bɪsˈɛtɪŋ], \bɪsˈɛtɪŋ], \b_ɪ_s_ˈɛ_t_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of BESETTING

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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Confirmed: habitual.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Habitually attending, or pressing.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Habitually attending.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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