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Bedsit vs Besit - What's the difference?

bedsit | besit |

As a noun bedsit

is (british|ireland) a form of rented accommodation consisting of a single room for use as both sitting room and bedroom; there may also be a small kitchen area and washing and toilet facilities, but these may be shared.

As a verb besit is

(obsolete) to sit around; sit about; besiege.

bedsit

English

(wikipedia bedsit)

Alternative forms

* bed-sitter

Noun

(en noun)
  • (British, Ireland) A form of rented accommodation consisting of a single room for use as both sitting room and bedroom; there may also be a small kitchen area and washing and toilet facilities, but these may be shared.

    • Synonyms

    * (Australia) flatette * (United States) efficiency * (Canada) bachelor apartment

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    besit

    English

    Verb

  • (obsolete) To sit around; sit about; besiege.
  • (obsolete) To sit upon.
  • (obsolete) To sit properly upon, as clothes; to suit; become.

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