besmirwan

Old English

Alternative forms

  • besmyrwan, besmirƿan

Etymology

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

Verb

besmirwan

  1. To besmear, rub with ointment or salve.

Conjugation

This verb needs an inflection-table template.

Descendants

  • Middle English: bismerwen
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