besmierwan

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Verb

besmierwan (West Saxon)

  1. to besmear, to rub with ointment or salve

Conjugation

Descendants

  • Middle English: *bismerwen
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