vbl. sb. [f. as prec. + -ING1.] A smearing or daubing over; also fig.
1580. Baret, Alv., B 571. A Besmeering, or annoynting.
1611. Cotgr., Enduisement, a plaistering, dawbing … besmearing.
1653. A. Wilson, Jas. I., Proem. The defacing and besmearing of Virtue and Innocence.
