beshrew

verb

be·shrew bi-ˈshrü

bē-,

especially Southern -ˈsrü

beshrewed; beshrewing; beshrews

archaic

: curse

I would beshrew anyone who is untrue to his word.

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

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

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“Beshrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beshrew. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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