benettle

verb

Etymology

From be- + nettle.

  1. derived from *natǭ
  2. inherited from *natilā
  3. inherited from netle
  4. inherited from netle
  5. prefixed as benettle — “be + nettle

Definitions

  1. To nettle

    To nettle:

    • As they retraced their benettled footsteps, Mr Truscott's silent rage was such as to obscure even […]

The neighborhood

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