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Besom
UK
/ˈbiːzəm/
US
/ˈbizəm/
Translation of "besom" into Russian
Definitions
besom
Noun
UK
/ˈbiːzəm/
US
/ˈbizəm/
A broom made of twigs tied around a stick.
The old witch flew through the night sky on her besom.
Chiefly Scottish informal. A woman or girl regarded as impudent, ill-tempered, or troublesome (often used as a term of abuse).
“Away wi’ ye, ye lazy besom!” the farmer shouted.
besom
Verb
UK
/ˈbiːzəm/
US
/ˈbizəm/
To sweep (a surface) with a besom; to brush clean.
Each morning he besomed the cottage floor before lighting the fire.
Idioms and phrases
witch's besom
The witch's besom was said to be enchanted.
ведьмин веник
Говорили, что ведьмин веник был зачарован.
traditional besom
The traditional besom is made from twigs.
традиционная метла
Традиционная метла сделана из веток.
new besom
A new besom can make sweeping much easier.
новая метла
Новая метла может значительно облегчить подметание.
old besom
The old besom was worn but still effective.
старая метла
Старая метла была изношенной, но все еще эффективной.