beshod

/ˈbɛʃɒd/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the shoes from (someone) as a sign of respect or preparation for a sacred place.

“The guests were beshod at the mosque entrance before entering the prayer hall.”

2. noun

the act or state of removing one’s shoes, typically as a sign of respect or for religious purposes.

“The mosque required beshod for all visitors before entering the main hall.”

Synonyms

  • shoeless
  • unshod

Antonyms

  • shod
  • shoe-clad