Bedrop

/bɪˈdrɒp/ verb

Definition

To drip or drop onto or cover something with drops of liquid; to besprinkle.

Etymology

From 'be-' (causative prefix) combined with 'drop,' suggesting to make something thoroughly drop-covered or to cause drops to fall upon something.

Kelly Says

Like 'bedrizzle' and 'bedew,' this be- prefix verb shows how medieval and early modern English writers loved creating vivid verbs for actions we now describe with simple phrases like 'sprinkle on.'

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