besideryt (be sider i)

[Origin unknown.] A species of pear. Johnson. besides (bē-sīdz'), adv. and prep. [ The match Were rich and honourable; besides , the gentleman Is full of virtue, bounty, worth, and qualities Beseeming such a wife as your fair daughter. Shak., T. G. of V., iii. 1. 2. In addition; over and above; as well. The men said unto Lot, Hast thou here any besides ? Gen. xix. 12. There are besides many pompous volumes, some embo 'd with gold, and intagli as on achats, medailes, etc. Evelyn , Diary, Sept. 2, 1680. manner. [Rare.]