Be‐get″ (�), v. t. [imp.Begot (�), (Archaic)Begat (�); p. p.Begot, Begotten (�); p. pr. & vb. n.Begetting.] [OE. bigiten, bigeten, to get, beget, AS. begitan to get; pref. be- + gitan. See Get, v. t.] 1. To procreate, as a father or sire; to generate; — commonly said of the father.
Yet they a beauteous offspring shall beget.
Milton.
2. To get (with child.) Shak.
3. To produce as an effect; to cause to exist.
Love is begot by fancy.
Granville.