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bemaul

American  
[bih-mawl] / bɪˈmɔl /

verb (used with object)

  1. to maul severely.

Etymology

Origin of bemaul

First recorded in 1610–20; be- + maul

Example Sentences

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The sly Duende, like a mouse, Hearkening behind the wall, Did now resolve he quickly would The greedy rogues bemaul En efecto, agigantado, Con negro manto talár, Cornamenta singular, Ufías largas y barbado.

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by Roby, John

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