Beswike \Be*swike"\, v. t. [AS. besw[imac]can; be- + sw[imac]can to deceive, entice; akin to OS. sw[imac]kan, OHG. sw[imac]hhan, Icel. sv[imac]kja.] To lure; to cheat. [Obs.] --Gower. [1913 Webster]