besom
a broom, especially one of brush or twigs.
Origin of besom
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How to use besom in a sentence
She's dying for love of all the beautiful things you won't let her have—pots and pans and carpet-sweepers and besoms.
The Creators | May SinclairA new idea seemed to strike her; and she abruptly asked the farmers if either or both missed any of their besoms or riddles.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James GrantIf these besoms were known to the brushmakers in town, it is probable they might come much in use for the purpose above mentioned.
The Natural History of Selborne, Vol. 2 | Gilbert WhiteMy young friend, a man may glorify God making broom besoms; stick to your trade, and glorify God by your walk and conversation.
Spare Hours | John BrownDr. Kuhn says in several parts of Westphalia, at Shrovetide, cows' horns are decorated with white besoms with white handles.
Traditions, Superstitions and Folk-lore | Charles Hardwick
British Dictionary definitions for besom (1 of 2)
/ (ˈbiːzəm) /
a broom, esp one made of a bundle of twigs tied to a handle
curling a broom or brush used to sweep the ice in front of the stone to make it slide farther
to sweep with a besom
Origin of besom
1British Dictionary definitions for besom (2 of 2)
/ (ˈbɪzəm, ˈbizəm) /
Scot and Northern English dialect a derogatory term for a woman
Origin of besom
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