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From be- + ghast. Cognate with German begeistern (“to inspire, excite, thrill”).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
beghast
Today it means: To fill with shock, awe, wonder, or amazement; inspire; enthuse. Full definition →
Today it means: To fill with shock, awe, wonder, or amazement; inspire; enthuse. Full definition →
From be- + ghast. Cognate with German begeistern (“to inspire, excite, thrill”).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.