bawme
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Middle English[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
Borrowed from Anglo-Norman, Middle French baume, from Old French basme, from Latin balsamum. Doublet of balsamum.
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Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
bawme (plural bawmes)
- The aromatic resin of trees of the genus Commiphora; balsam.
- A soothing ointment, especially one containing balsam.
- One of several herbs believed to invigorate.
- (figurative) A substance that refreshes or invigorates.
- (rare) A tree of the genus Commiphora.
- (rare) A liquid or ointment for embalming.
- (rare) Lamp oil impregnated with balsam.
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Descendants[edit]
References[edit]
- “baume, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.
Etymology 2[edit]
Verb[edit]
bawme
- Alternative form of bawmen
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