Main Entry: be·get

Pronunciation: \bi-ˈget, bē-\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): be·got \-ˈgät\ also be·gat \-ˈgat\; be·got·ten \-ˈgä-t^ən\ or be·got; be·get·ting

Etymology: Middle English begeten, alteration of beyeten, from Old English bigietan — more at get

Date: 13th century

1 : to procreate as the father : sire
2 : to produce especially as an effect or outgrowth

— be·get·ter noun