v. Obs. Also bihele. [OE. behelian, f. BE- + helian to cover: see HELE.] To conceal, cover, envelop. lit. and fig.
c. 1000. Ælfric, Gen. vii. 19. Wurdon ta behelede ealle ta hehstan duna.
c. 1275. in O. E. Misc., 91. Al þes world is biheled myd heþene-hode.
c. 1325. Coer de L., 5586. As snowgh lygges on the mountaynes, Behelyd were hylles and playnes, With hawberk bryghte and helmes clere.
