plural of besom

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of besom

A broom made from a bundle of twigs tied onto a shaft. / (Scotland, Northern England, derogatory) A troublesome woman. / Any cleansing or purifying agent.

(archaic, poetic) To sweep.

simple past tense and past participle of besom

present participle of besom

plural of besomer

(archaic) One who uses a besom.

plural of besom pocket

A pocket on the inside of a garment accessed through a slit with a reinforced lower edge, with no flap.