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bespread

[ bih-spred ]

verb (used with object)

, be·spread, be·spread·ing.
  1. to spread over (a surface); cover (usually followed by with ):

    a table bespread with fine linens.



bespread

/ bɪˈsprɛd /

verb

  1. tr to cover (a surface) with something
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of bespread1

First recorded in 1350–1400, bespread is from the Middle English word bespreden. See be-, spread
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Example Sentences

The greater part of my way lay near the sea shore, which was bespread with the wrecks of vessels.

Cashmere, Bokarra and Khivan rugs bespread the marqueterie floors.

He got out the box of ointment and bespread the strips of torn handkerchief.

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