Besots

/bɪˈsɑːts/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of 'besot': to intoxicate or infatuate someone.

Etymology

Regular present-tense conjugation of 'besot,' adding the '-s' suffix for third-person singular.

Kelly Says

The phrase 'he besots himself' appears in old English literature meaning someone is foolishly drunk or obsessed—it's a much more judgmental word than our modern 'in love'!

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