Besom
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbiː.zəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Besom is a noun meaning A broom made from a bundle of twigs tied onto a shaft.
Meaning
A broom made from a bundle of twigs tied onto a shaft.
More Meanings
- (Scotland, Northern England, derogatory) A troublesome woman.
- Any cleansing or purifying agent.
- (archaic or poetic) To sweep.
Example Sentences
"Eh, but she was a besom, if a' tales be true !"
"She's a besom but no' bad at times, like now," Agnes said as she bit into a dough-ring.
Uncle Angus went on about the behavior of the car. "She's a besom, a proper besom, her and her gears. She'll be the death of me yet one of these days."
Janet's eyes began to look dim, and I had to frown at her very hard; then I had to turn my frown on Jean ... and Janet, the besom, took advantage of my divided attention.
Word Forms
- besoms
- besoming
- besomed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include broom, broomstaff, brooming, pushbroom, bavin, scope.
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