besom

besom Definition

be·som (bē′zəm)

noun

a broom, esp. one made of twigs tied to a handle

Etymology: ME besme < OE besma, broom, rod < WGmc *besman > Ger besen

besom Usage Examples

Converse of object

Modifies a noun

broom: Fill in any cracks between turfs with a mixture of soil and sand - brush this in with a besom broom or yard broom.
maker: Some besom makers were also skilled at basket weaving.

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