† beˈstraughting,vbl.n.Obs. [See bestraught.] Distracting, distraction (of the wits). 1585Nomenclators.v.Delirium, Resuerie, radotement, a bestraughting of the mind.1621Molle Camerar. Liv. Libr. iii. xvii. 202 The losse of ones wits, and bestraughting.