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besom

noun (plural besoms)

«besom» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(old use, in fairy tales) A broom made of twigs tied to a stick. tree →

In the lessons

a witch's broom in a story, which she rides through the night

Examples

  • The witch flew off on her besom. tree →
  • Some witches rode on an old besom. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

A broom, used by the prophet as a picture of God sweeping away a city.

Interpretation. Isaiah says God will sweep Babylon clean as with a broom, a sign that no evil power can last.

Examples

  • I will also make it a possession for the bittern, and pools of water; and I will sweep it with the besom of destruction, saith the LORD of hosts. (Prophets ISA.14.23, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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