besmierwan

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Old English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From be- +‎ smierwan. Cognate with Old High German bismirwen.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /beˈsmi͜yr.wɑn/, [beˈsmi͜yrˠ.wɑn]

Verb[edit]

besmierwan (West Saxon)

  1. to besmear, to rub with ointment or salve

Conjugation[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • Middle English: *bismerwen