beshrew


be·shrew

verb
\bi-ˈshrü, bē-, especially Southern -ˈsrü\

Definition of BESHREW

transitive verb
archaic
: curse

Examples of BESHREW

  1. <I would beshrew anyone who is untrue to his word.>

First Known Use of BESHREW

14th century

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