Besnew

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of besnow. alt-of, alternative

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Etymology

From Middle English besnewen, bisnewen, from Old English *besnīwian (attested in past participle besnīwod (“besnowed”)), equivalent to be- + snew.

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