bedimpleとは 意味・読み方・使い方

動詞

bedimple (三人称単数 現在形 bedimples, 現在分詞 bedimpling, 過去形および過去分詞形 bedimpled)

1. (transitive) To produce dimples in; to dimple.
   • 1749, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, “The Notable Dispute between the Canon and Don Quixote; with Other Matters”, in [Peter Anthony] Motteux, transl.; [John] Ozell, editor, The History of the Renowned Don Quixote de la Mancha. […], volume II, 8th edition, London: Printed for W[illiam] Innys, […], OCLC 1102757534, part I, book IV, page 234:

     Here he ſpies a pleaſant rivulet, which, through its flow'ry banks, glides along over the brighteſt ſand, and remurmurs over the whiteſt pebbles that bedimple its ſmooth ſurface, while that other, through its liquid cryſtal, feaſts the eye with a proſpect of gold and orient pearl.

   • 1788, The Goldfinch: Or, Vocal Miscellany, page 107:

     Good nature, believe me, 'tis the smoothest of varnish, Which ever bedimples the beautiful cheek; [...]

   • 1896, John Leekey, “Hope; or, Similes”, in West-country Poets: Their Lives and Works, page 310:

     And the smiles of delight / Bedimple her mouth, / And heaven-born zephyrs / Are sweet from the south; [...]