Associations to the word «Besom»
Verb
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Wiktionary
BESOM, noun. A broom made from a bundle of twigs tied onto a shaft.
BESOM, noun. (Scotland) (Northern England) (derogatory) A troublesome woman
BESOM, verb. (archaic) (poetic) To sweep.
BESOM POCKET, noun. A pocket on the inside of a garment accessed through a slit with a reinforced lower edge, with no flap.
BESOM POCKETS, noun. Plural of besom pocket
Dictionary definition
BESOM, noun. A broom made of twigs tied together on a long handle.
Wise words
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truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.