But the indigo is ill-prepared, and the dyeing as badly done, and the consequence is, the cottons are very Begriming in the wearing.
"Travels in the Great Desert of Sahara, in the Years of 1845 and 1846"
James Richardson
What could be seen of the skin of his face and hands under its stains and Begriming was of a dull yellow.
"The Bell-Ringer of Angel's and Other Stories"
Bret Harte
I thought that Welcker, Plunkett, Brooks, and all The ghastly crew who always are Begriming With villain couplets every page and wall, Might be arrested and "run in" for rhyming.
"Black Beetles in Amber"
Ambrose Bierce