bawme

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Middle English

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Anglo-Norman, Middle French baume, from Old French basme, from Latin balsamum. Doublet of balsamum.

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbau̯m(ə)/, /ˈbaːm(ə)/

Noun

bawme (plural bawmes)

  1. The aromatic resin of trees of the genus Commiphora; balsam.
  2. A soothing ointment, especially one containing balsam.
  3. One of several herbs believed to invigorate.
  4. (figurative) A substance that refreshes or invigorates.
  5. (rare) A tree of the genus Commiphora.
  6. (rare) A liquid or ointment for embalming.
  7. (rare) Lamp oil impregnated with balsam.
Descendants
  • English: balm
  • Scots: baum
References

Etymology 2

Verb

bawme

  1. Alternative form of bawmen