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Besom

1911 Encyclopedia Britannica

(Old Eng. besema, a rod), originally a bundle of rods or twigs, used for sweeping, &c.; a stiff broom.

Bibliography Information
Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Besom'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​bri/​b/besom.html. 1910.