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Definition of Bespread
1. v. t. To spread or cover over.
Definition of Bespread
1. Verb. (transitive) To spread over; cover with. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bespread
1. to spread over [v -SPREAD, -SPREADING, -SPREADS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bespread
Literary usage of Bespread
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Curiosities of London: Exhibiting the Most Rare and Remarkable Objects of by John Timbs (1855)
"... while the town in damps and darkness lies, They breathe in sunshine, and see
azure skies; Kach walks with robes of various dyes bespread, Seems from ..."
2. A Dictionary of the English Language: Compiled for the Use of Common Schools by Noah Webster (1817)
"... n. one who bespeaks, or orders bespread', rt bespread ; pret. bespread ; pa.
to spread over, cover over, ..."
3. A Concordance to the Works of Alexander PopeEnglish language (1875)
"19« Or should one/, of powder less bespread S. viii. ... 93 Or should one pound
of/, less bespread S. viii. 246 Puffs, Ps, Patches, ..."
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