begrime

[ bih-grahym ]

verb (used with object)

, be·grimed, be·grim·ing.

1. to make grimy.

begrime

/ bɪˈɡraɪm /

verb

1. tr to make dirty; soil

Word History and Origins

Origin of begrime¹

First recorded in 1545–55; be- + grime

Example Sentences

Begrime, be-grīm′, v.t. to grime or soil deeply.

From Project Gutenberg

The news of so unlucky an event soon reached the ears of the emir, who abandoned himself to grief and despair, and began, as did his old grey-beards, to begrime his visage with ashes.

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There are my compeers, gay at court, While here the tears my face begrime.

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The dark, donjuanesque story about Marie Leroy might have been followed by other stories darker still, dirtier if possible, that would begrime them all.

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"And joy th' untainted vessel to begrime."

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Related Words

• damage
• defame
• dim
• dull
• embarrass
• harm
• hurt
• impair
• mar
• muddy
• pollute
• smear
• spoil
• stain
• sully
• taint
• tar