beflyEtymologyFrom Middle English biflien, from Old English beflēogan (“to fly upon”), equivalent be- + fly. Cognate with Dutch bevliegen, German befliegen (“to fly on”), Danish beflyve (“to operate”).befly means to fly about; fly from; shun; escape. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 76 out of 100.verbTo fly about; fly from; shun; escape.