Verb

(head)

(bestir)

Verb

(en-verb)

To put into brisk or vigorous action; to move with life and vigor.

To become active; to rouse oneself.

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When he had bestirred himself, it was clear daylight, though the sun had not tipped the yellow wall in the east.