bedew

verb

be·dew bi-ˈdü

-ˈdyü,

bē-

bedewed; bedewing; bedews

: to wet with or as if with dew

her forehead gently bedewed with perspiration

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bedew was in the 14th century

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“Bedew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedew. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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bedew

verb

be·dew bi-ˈd(y)ü

: to wet with or as if with dew

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