The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Besmear \Be*smear"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Besmeared; p. pr. &
   vb. n. Besmearing.]
   To smear with any viscous, glutinous matter; to bedaub; to
   soil.
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         Besmeared with precious balm.            --Spenser.
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