besmierwan

Old English

Alternative forms

  • besmyrwan, besmirwan (Late West Saxon)
  • besmierƿan (wynn spelling)

Etymology

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

Verb

besmierwan (West Saxon)

  1. to besmear, to rub with ointment or salve

Conjugation

Descendants

  • Middle English: bismerwen
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