English edit

Etymology edit

From Middle English bidrenchen (attested in past participle bidrenkt, bidreint), equivalent to be- (all over; completely) +‎ drench.

Verb edit

bedrench (third-person singular simple present bedrenches, present participle bedrenching, simple past and past participle bedrenched)

  1. (archaic, transitive) To drench thoroughly; to make extremely wet; saturate with moisture; soak.