Definitions

1. verb

to besiege or encircle (a place) with troops or ships, especially in order to capture it

“The medieval army besaile the castle, waiting for its inhabitants to surrender.”

2. verb

to encircle or surround (a place or thing)

“The fog besaile the city, making it difficult to navigate.”

3. noun

a besieging or encircling of a place

“The besaile of the city lasted for several days before the attackers finally broke through the defenses.”