Bedeck
to deck out; adorn, especially in a showy or gaudy manner.
historical examples
“it is in bad taste, to say the least, to bedeck the bride in such a ceremony,” she said cuttingly.
louisiana lou william west winter
advantage was taken of these presents to bedeck the child in every variety of smartness.
fasting girls william alexander hammond
you seek to advance in the paths of useful knowledge, but neglect not the flowers that bedeck the way.
an address, delivered before the was-ah ho-de-no-son-ne or new confederacy of the iroquois henry r. schoolcraft
these people are great hands to bedeck themselves with flowers.
through the south seas with jack london martin johnson
so i shall tell her, and she will not fail to bedeck herself with them.
mrs. vanderstein’s jewels mrs. charles bryce
we bedeck and bedrape our poetry with trappings without which it is better off.
the literature of ecstasy albert mordell
deck and bedeck are commonly said of apparel; as, a mother bedecks her daughter with silk and jewels.
english synonyms and antonyms james champlin fernald
religion is the brightest ornament with which the young can bedeck themselves.
golden steps to respectability, usefulness and happiness john mather austin
he is less inclined to bedeck them with frills but he will plan years ahead for their education.
how to -n-lyze people on sight elsie lincoln benedict and ralph paine benedict
sydney and georgina would not need to scrimp little queenie’s share of finery to bedeck themselves now were she living.
the bride of the tomb and queenie’s terrible secret mrs. alexander mcveigh miller
verb
(transitive) to cover with decorations; adorn
v.
1560s, from be- + deck (v.). related: bedecked; bedecking.
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