bemire


be·mire

verb \bi-ˈmīr, bē-\

Definition of BEMIRE

transitive verb
1
: to soil with mud or dirt
2
: to drag through or sink in mire

Examples of BEMIRE

  1. <I was not thrilled to have my brand-new car bemired by the spattering mud.>

First Known Use of BEMIRE

circa 1532

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