Meaning of bescorch | Babel Free

Definitions

To scorch about, around, or all over; scorch completely.

transitive

Examples

“Tis like the bursting of the desert stream When to the field, with sultry drought bescorch'd, Between its echoing rocks it rolls its way.”

“To my well-pleaded plaint on breach of faith Concerning Malta, as at Amiens pledged, Has lighted up anew such brands of ire As may bescorch the world.”

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