Definitions

1. verb

to make someone or something foolish or intoxicated

“The clever thief managed to besot the security guard and escape.”

2. noun

a foolish or intoxicated person

“The man stumbled out of the bar, clearly a besot from the previous night.”

3. noun

a substance used to produce intoxication, especially a liquor or wine

“The ancient civilization used the besot to celebrate their festivals.”

4. verb

to apply a substance to produce intoxication

“The bartender would besot the cocktails to make them more potent.”