besmear

verb

be·smear bi-ˈsmir

bē-

besmeared; besmearing; besmears

: smear

besmeared the napkin with jelly

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of besmear was before the 12th century

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“Besmear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/besmear. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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besmear

verb

be·smear bi-ˈsmi(ə)r

: smear entry 2

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