beshrew
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beshrew
Where it comes from
From Middle English beschrewen (“to curse, pervert”). By surface analysis, be- + shrew.
verb beshrews · beshrewing · beshrewed
- To invoke or wish evil upon; to curse. Beshrew me, but you have a quick wit.
- An imperative uttered as a mildly imprecatory or merely expletive introductory exclamation. Beshrew your heart, fair daughter!
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verb to invoke or wish evil upon; to curse
| 中文 | 咒罵 /咒骂 zhòumà |
|---|---|
| Français | maudire |
| Русский | проклина́ть proklinátʹ |
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title = {beshrew},
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year = {2026},
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