† biˈbergh,v.Obs. [OE.bebeorᵹan to defend, f. be- + beorᵹan, bergh v.] trans. To protect oneself from, ward off. a1000Beowulf 3497 Him bebeorᵹan ne con wom-wundor⁓bebodum werᵹan gastes.c1205Lay. 1462 Corineus bleinte and þene scute bi-berh [c 1250 him seolf werede].