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besotted

Pronunciation: /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

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Definition of besotted

adjective

  • 1strongly infatuated:he became besotted with a local barmaid
  • 2 archaic intoxicated; drunk.

Origin:

late 16th century: past participle of besot 'make foolishly affectionate', from be- 'cause to be' + sot

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