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bechalk

verb

Etymology

From be- + chalk.

  1. derived from χάλιξ — “pebble”
  2. derived from calx — “limestone”
  3. inherited from *kalk✻
  4. derived from ċealc
  5. inherited from chalk,chalke
  6. prefixed as bechalk — “be + chalk”

Definitions

  1. To cover with chalk, or whiten as if with chalk.

    • Let fear give worse intelligence through your eyes, Make pale your lips, and so bechalk your cheeks That he shall stare as wild!

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