ppl. a. [f. prec. + -ED1.] Smeared over, covered with anything greasy or nasty; befouled.

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1592.  Nashe, P. Penilesse (ed. 2), 10 b. Mistris Minx … that lookes as simperingly as if she were besmeard.

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c. 1600.  Shaks., Sonn., lv. Unswept stone besmear’d with sluttish time.

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1655.  Gurnall, Chr. in Arm., x. 208/1. Thy filthy garments, and besmeared countenance.

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1805.  Southey, Madoc in Azt., xvi. His face, besmeared And black with gore.

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