noun
besom
Besom (noun) means a broom made from a bundle of twigs tied onto a shaft.
noun
1
A broom made from a bundle of twigs tied onto a shaft.
2
A troublesome woman.
3
Any cleansing or purifying agent.
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Etymology
From Middle English besme, beseme, from Old English besma, besema (“besom, broom, rod”), from Proto-West Germanic *besmō (“broom”).
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What is the meaning of besom?
"besom" (noun) means a broom made from a bundle of twigs tied onto a shaft.
What are the different meanings of besom?
"besom" has 3 main meanings: 1. A broom made from a bundle of twigs tied onto a shaft; 2. A troublesome woman; 3. Any cleansing or purifying agent.