Bedeck
/bɪˈdɛk/noun
To decorate or adorn something, especially in a showy or elaborate manner.
Did you know?Historically, the act of bedecking was often linked to rituals intended to invoke favor from deities, implying that adornments could hold supernatural significance.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
bedæccan
“To cover or adorn, often implying a protective or celebratory purpose.”
Middle English
ME
bedecken
“To cover or adorn with embellishments, increasingly associated with festive decoration.”
14th Century
English
bedecked
“To be decorated or adorned, often with an emphasis on lavishness.”
Modern English
English
bedeck
“To adorn or decorate, retaining the connotation of embellishment and display.”