Obs. In 3 bisi-, 4 besi- [f. BUSY a. + -SHIP.] Busy state or quality; business, activity, exercise; = prec.
a. 1225. Ancr. R., 384. Exercitatio corporis ad modicum ualet … Licomliche bisischipe is to lutel wurð.
1393. Gower, Conf., II. 39. What hast thou done of besiship To love.
