besom

Meanings

• A broom made of birch twigs bound together with a handle.

  - "The witch swept the floor with her besom."
  - "My grandmother used a besom to clean the chimney."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with besom
bosom , somersault , waltz

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Homophones

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1. Besom (bs) : A broom made of birch twigs bound together with a handle.
   

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Variants

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besom , besoms , besom pocket , besom pockets

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Forms

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The plural form of besom is 'bosoms'., The verb form of besom is 'to besom' or 'to besom with'. For example, 'She besommed the floor with a besom.'

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Etymology

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Old English bissam, from bisc ‘twig, bough’ + ham ‘home’

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Trivia

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1. The word 'besom' is derived from the Old English word 'bissam', which means 'a sweeping branch' or 'a broom made of twigs'.

2. In medieval Europe, it was believed that witches could fly on broomsticks, which were often referred to as 'besoms'. However, there is no evidence to support this belief, and it is now generally accepted that witches did not fly on broomsticks.

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Related Concepts

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1. Witchcraft: A belief system that involves the use of magical powers, especially for the purpose of harming others or gaining power and wealth.

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Culture

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In European folklore, a besom is used as a symbol of witchcraft. Witches were believed to use a besom to sweep away the evils of the world and to create magical circles for their rituals.

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   - Besom: A Birch Branch Bound With a Handle.

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