v. Obs. [f. BE- 2 + HAPPEN.] To befall, happen. Const. with dative obj., or to, unto.
1515. Scot. Field, 97. in Furniv., Percy Folio, I. 217. Care him be-happen!
1596. Spenser, F. Q., V. xi. 52. That is the greatest shame … Which unto any knight behappen may.
1631. Weever, Anc. Fun. Mon., 201. Many remarkable occurrences behappened this Martyr.
