bespoken

[ bih-spohkuhn ]

/ bɪˈspoʊkən /

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verb

a past participle of bespeak.

adjective

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Origin of bespoken

1600–10 for def. 2

un·be·spo·ken, adjectivewell-be·spo·ken, adjective

“When you're a smaller brand, you have to take advantage of these opportunities,” said Liam Fayed of menswear label Bespoken.
The Future of Fashion Week|Renata Espinosa|September 19, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Every team in Rosewater was bespoken for the distinguished occasion, and the reports of the weather bureau were consulted daily.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
And Alaeddin said to him, "I have no present requirement save that whereof I have bespoken thee."
Alaeddin and the Enchanted Lamp|John Payne
The box was bespoken and the carriage, as soon as they had had their coffee, found to be in attendance.
The Tragic Muse|Henry James

A few days afterward, Mr. Vincent went to Gray, the jeweller, for some trinkets which he had bespoken.
Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10)|Maria Edgeworth
And he answered their questions ere he was bespoken, saying, "Yea, that can I do."
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