释义 |
† aˈwem, v. Obs. [f. a- prefix 1 + OE. węmman to corrupt, spoil (see wem); or for OE. ᵹewęmman.] To corrupt, defile; to disgrace, dishonour; to impair, injure, spoil.
[c1000Ags. Gosp. Luke xii. 33 Ne moððe ne ᵹewemð.] c1175Lamb. Hom. 83 Ȝef ho awemmed were of hire meidenhad. 1205Lay. 21290 Heo þohten..weorien heom mid wepnen, & Arður awæmmen. 1250Ibid. 20165 Þe wilde crane..wane his fliht his a-wemmid. |