Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French bedekken, frequentative of bedeken (see deck).
Meaning:
To cover or hide something from view.
Origin:
The word "bedeck" comes from the Old French word "bedecken," which is a frequentative form of the verb "bedecken," meaning "to cover." The word "bedecken" is itself derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*bedekōn," which also means "to cover."
Usage:
The word "bedeck" is often used in a poetic or formal context, to describe the act of covering or hiding something in an elaborate or beautiful way. For example, one might say that a bride is "bedecked in jewels" on her wedding day.
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