Completely infatuated and foolishly in love, often to the point of poor judgment or obsession. This suggests being so overwhelmed by romantic feelings that rational thinking is impaired.
From 'besot,' meaning 'to make foolish' or 'to infatuate,' related to 'sot' (a drunkard). The word suggests being intoxicated by love in a way that impairs judgment, similar to being drunk.
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