verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To paint; to cover or color with, or as with, paint. transitive

   "Else would a maiden blush bepaint my cheek."

Example

More examples

"Thou know’st the mask of night is on my face, else would a maiden blush bepaint my cheek."

Etymology

From be- + paint.

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