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besom

Pronunciation: /ˈbiːz(ə)m, ˈbɪz-/

Definition of besom

noun

  • 1a broom made of twigs tied round a stick.
  • 2Scottish & Northern English derogatory a woman or girl.

Origin:

Old English besema, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch bezem and German Besen

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