Beshrew

[bi'ʃru:]

Definition

(v. t.) To curse; to execrate.

Checked by Elisha

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Execrate, wish evil to, implore a curse upon.

Typist: Merritt

Definition

v.t. to invoke evil upon to curse—now only in such mild imprecations as 'beshrew me ' or 'thee'—prob. not imperative but elliptical like '(I) thank you.'

Editor: Spence