Bemirror

/bɪˈmɪrər/ verb

Definition

To reflect as in a mirror; to show or reveal as a mirror would; to reflect an image of.

Etymology

From 'be-' prefix plus 'mirror,' from Old French 'miroir,' from Latin 'mirari' (to wonder at, look at). The 'be-' prefix makes it an active verb meaning to function as a mirror or to reflect thoroughly.

Kelly Says

Shakespeare and his contemporaries used 'bemirror' to suggest not just reflection but deep revelation—'bemirror'd in her eyes' meant her expression revealed your true self back to you, philosophically profound.

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