"besonged" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From be- + song + -ed. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|be|song|ed}} be- + song + -ed Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} besonged (not comparable)
  1. Sung to; having a song sung to (one); (by extension) charmed; enchanted Tags: not-comparable

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