Dictionary

betouch en · VERB

Etymology

From be- + touch.

Meanings

1. (transitive) To touch about or all over; contact; concern; regard; handle.
   • Betouch us too ! The wicked woman deserves to die — but her death — how horrible ! 1852, James Grant, The Scottish cavalier:
   • Betouching the matter contained in your Lordship's letter, albeit I know mine own insufficiency … 1832, The progresses and public processions of Queen Elizabeth
   • "Tis folly, perhaps, to think of them, betouch us, too ! so near the Moat of Urr,' said the smith, with a perceptible shudder, as he glanced covertly over his shoulder.' 1904, James Grant, The captain of the guard:
   • In time's long picture gallery, Whatever's excellent indeed Will some one ever stop to see, Betouch its faded tints, [...] 1838, James Freeman Clarke, William Henry Channing, James Handasyd Perkins, The Western messenger:

Forms

Deriveds

betouch-us