Definition of "beshrew" [be•shrew]

• Archaic To invoke evil upon; curse. (verb-transitive)

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• "I don't beshrew a company for pumping out its product."
• "Nay, beshrew me if thou passest this door with dry lips."
• "“The Lord of Gilsland is right,” said the Lady Calista, much agitated at the thoughts of the investigation which was to take place; “and besides, if I had presence of mind enough to forge a plausible story, beshrew me if I think I should have the courage to tell it.”"