Besnow

Alternative forms

• besnew

Origin

From Middle English besnewen, from Old English besnīwian ("to cover with snow"), equivalent to - + snow. Cognate with Dutch besneeuwen ("to snow, snow in"), German bescheien ("to cover with snow").

Full definition of besnow

Verb

1. (transitive) To snow on; cover with snow, or as if with snow.
2. (transitive) To scatter like snow.
3. (transitive) To whiten.

Derived terms

• besnowed