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dizen

[dahy-zuh n, diz-uh n]
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verb (used with object) Archaic.
  1. to deck with clothes or finery; bedizen.
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Origin of dizen

1520–30; dis- bunch of flax on a distaff + -en1
Related formsdi·zen·ment, noun
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Related Words

drape, swaddle, swathe, fit, cloak, disguise, attire, equip, dress, gown, vest, habit, accouter, garb, mantle, costume, spruce, rig, array, endue

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Historical Examples

  • Ye think ye've a hard time o't, but there's waur things than sewin' jackets at thirteenpence the dizen.'

    The Guinea Stamp

    Annie S. Swan

British Dictionary definitions for dizen

dizen

verb
  1. an archaic word for bedizen
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Derived Formsdizenment, noun

Word Origin

C16: from Middle Dutch dīsen to dress a distaff with flax; see distaff
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