v. Obs. rare–1. [f. BE- 6 + LEE sb.] trans. To get (a ship) into such a position that the wind is intercepted from her; also fig.
1604. Shaks., Oth., I. i. 30. I … must be be-leed and calm’d.
v. Obs. rare–1. [f. BE- 6 + LEE sb.] trans. To get (a ship) into such a position that the wind is intercepted from her; also fig.
1604. Shaks., Oth., I. i. 30. I … must be be-leed and calm’d.
