bemire

[ bih-mahyuhr ]
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verb (used with object),be·mired, be·mir·ing.
  1. to soil with mire; dirty or muddy: bemired clothing.

  2. to cause (an object or person) to sink in mire: a bemired wagon.

Origin of bemire

1
First recorded in 1525–35; be- + mire

Other words from bemire

  • be·mire·ment, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for bemire

bemire

/ (bɪˈmaɪə) /


verb(tr)
  1. to soil with or as if with mire

  2. (usually passive) to stick fast in mud or mire

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