bedeck

[ bih-dek ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to deck out; adorn, especially in a showy or gaudy manner.

Origin of bedeck

1
First recorded in 1560–70; be- + deck

Other words for bedeck

Other words from bedeck

  • un·be·decked, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for bedeck

bedeck

/ (bɪˈdɛk) /


verb
  1. (tr) to cover with decorations; adorn

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