besot
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be·sot

transitive verb \bi-ˈsät, bē-\
be·sot·ted be·sot·ting

Definition of BESOT

1
: infatuate 2
2
: to make dull or stupid; especially : to muddle with drunkenness
be·sot·ted·ly adverb

Origin of BESOT

be- + sot (to stultify)
First Known Use: 1567

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