v. Obs. [ME. bistinten, f. bi-, BE- 4 + stinten to be dull or weary, to slacken; cf. STINT.] trans. To cause to slacken, to check.
c. 1300. K. Alis., 1183. Was nere lambe in no land lower of chere … þen was þe blonk to þe beurn þat hym bistint.
