begrutten en · ADJ
Etymology
From Scots begrutten, past participle of begrete (“to beweep”), equivalent be- + greet (“to weep”).
Meanings
- (Scotland, dialectal) Showing the effects of much weeping; marred or swollen in the face through continued weeping.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more begrutten | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most begrutten | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |