besot

English

Etymology

From be- +‎ sot. Compare to Middle English assoten, assotten (“to act foolishly; fall madly in love, become infatuated”).

Pronunciation

Rhymes: -ɒt

Verb

besot (third-person singular simple present besot, present participle besotting, simple past and past participle besotted or besotten)

To muddle, stupefy, or act foolishly; as with alcoholic liquor or infatuation.
You expect me and my men to besot ourselves with your drugs, ... — Robert Sheckley, "Legend of Conquistadors", Fantasy & Science Fiction: Vol. 104, Iss. 4; pg. 50; Apr, 2003