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bedeck

[bih-dek] Origin

be·deck

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

Origin:
1560–70; be- + deck

un·be·decked, adjective


array, decorate, ornament; beautify, enhance.

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bedeck (bɪˈdɛk)
 
vb
(tr) to cover with decorations; adorn

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bedeck
1560s, from be- + deck (v.).
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