bestud

[ bih-stuhd ]

verb (used with object)

, be·stud·ded, be·stud·ding.

1. to set with or as if with studs; dot:

   an evening sky bestudded with stars.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bestud¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; be- + stud ¹

Example Sentences

These brilliant constellations began to bestud the sky, and the Southern Cross shone out.

From Project Gutenberg

Now came banners waving in the air, and standards of silver and gold bestud with precious stones.

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