Associations to the word «Beshrew»

Wiktionary

BESHREW, verb. (transitive) (obsolete) To invoke or wish evil upon; to curse.
BESHREW, verb. (transitive) A mildly imprecatory or merely expletive introductory exclamation, in the form of the imperative.

Dictionary definition

BESHREW, verb. Wish harm upon; invoke evil upon; "The bad witch cursed the child".

Wise words

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