Bedrench

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To drench thoroughly; to make extremely wet; saturate with moisture; soak. archaic, transitive

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Etymology

From Middle English bidrenchen (attested in past participle bidrenkt, bidreint), equivalent to be- (“all over; completely”) + drench.

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