Strong’s definition
to enclose; hence (in a friendly sense) to crown, (in a hostile one) to besiege; also to wait (as restraining oneself)
KJV gloss list in the source
beset round, compass about, be crowned inclose round, suffer.
Source pronunciation notation: kaw-thar'
Derivation recorded by Strong
a primitive root;
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