What does besmell mean?
Besmell means (transitive, emphatic) To smell out; sniff about, around, or all over; investigate or check by smelling; detect a smell or a scent..
Besmell
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(transitive, emphatic) To smell out; sniff about, around, or all over; investigate or check by smelling; detect a smell or a scent..
Example Sentences
I'll tell you News, Sirs, I carry a little Muist-box (which is the Word of GOD) in my Bosom, and when I meet with the ill Air of ill company, that's like to gar me Swarf, I besmell my self with the 'sweet lavour of it, and with the Name ...
Juan positioned himself by the side of the building, peeked through an open window, and found the feast a sight to behold, and a scent to besmell.
Synonyms for besmell
Antonyms for besmell
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Word Forms
- besmells
- besmelling
- besmelled
- besmelt
Usage Notes
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I'll tell you News, Sirs, I carry a little Muist-box (which is the Word of GOD) in my Bosom, and when I meet with the ill Air of ill company, that's like to gar me Swarf, I besmell my self with the 'sweet lavour of it, and with the Name ...
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