bezonian

[ bih-zoh-nee-uhn ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. an indigent rascal; scoundrel.

bezonian

/ bɪˈzəʊnɪən /

noun

1. archaic.
   a knave or rascal

Word History and Origins

Origin of bezonian¹

First recorded in 1585–95; obsolete besoni(o) “raw recruit” (from Italian bisogno “need, needy soldier (i.e., newly landed in Italy from Spain)” + -an

Word History and Origins

Origin of bezonian¹

C16: from Italian bisogno ill-equipped raw recruit; literally, need

Example Sentences

They met Mr. Bradlaugh at a little distance, hurrying to the scene of combat with the air of 'Under which king, Bezonian?'

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• rascal