vbl. sb. Obs. [See BESTRAUGHT.] Distracting, distraction (of the wits).

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1585.  Nomenclator, s.v. Delirium, Resuerie, radotement, a bestraughting of the mind.

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1621.  Molle, Camerar. Liv. Libr., III. xvii. 202. The losse of ones wits, and bestraughting.

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