† biˈhalven,v.Obs. [f.bi-, be- + halve, half, side: cf.OHG.behalbôn surround.] trans. To surround on all sides. c1250Gen. & Ex. 3355 Harde he bi-haluen ðer moyses.a1300Havelok 1834 A red thei taken hem bitwene, That he sholde him bi-halue, And brisen.