besmeared, ppl. a.
(bɪˈsmɪəd)
[f. prec. + -ed1.]
Smeared over, covered with anything greasy or nasty; befouled.
| 1592 Nashe P. Penilesse (ed. 2) 10 b, Mistris Minx..that lookes as simperingly as if she were besmeard. c 1600 Shakes. Sonn. lv, Unswept stone besmear'd with sluttish time. 1655 W. Gurnall Chr. in Arm. x. 208/1 Thy filthy garments, and besmeared countenance. 1805 Southey Madoc Azt. xvi, His face, besmeared And black with gore. |