To spit upon; to cover with spittle or saliva.
From Old English 'be-' (prefix) + 'spit' (from Proto-Germanic, meaning to expel saliva). This is a simpler form than 'bespete,' with similar meaning.
In medieval and Renaissance literature, spitting on someone was the ultimate insult—it showed complete contempt. 'Bespit' appears in texts describing scenes of humiliation and revenge, making it a word loaded with cultural meaning about honor and shame.
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