Betrim

Betrim
Betrim Be*trim", v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Betrimmed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Betrimming}.] To set in order; to adorn; to deck, to embellish; to trim. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

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  • betrim — be·trim …   English syllables

  • betrim — bə̇., bē.+ transitive verb Etymology: be + trim : to adorn on both or all sides …   Useful english dictionary

  • Betrimmed — Betrim Be*trim , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Betrimmed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Betrimming}.] To set in order; to adorn; to deck, to embellish; to trim. Shak. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Betrimming — Betrim Be*trim , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Betrimmed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Betrimming}.] To set in order; to adorn; to deck, to embellish; to trim. Shak. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Preparation — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Preparation >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 preparation preparation Sgm: N 1 providing providing &c. >V. Sgm: N 1 provision provision providence Sgm: N 1 anticipation anticipation &c.(foresight) 510 Sgm …   English dictionary for students

  • adorn — v. a. Embellish, decorate, enrich, beautify, ornament, deck, bedeck, emblazon, set, beset, set round, stick, bestick, stud, bestud, gild, trim, betrim, grace, crown, garnish, array, set out, set off, varnish, bedizen, trick out, dress out, dress… …   New dictionary of synonyms

  • array — I. n. 1. Order, disposition, arrangement, collocation, marshalling. 2. Dress, fine clothes, elegant attire, rich garments. See apparel. 3. Exhibition, show, display. 4. Marshalled force, soldiery, troops, army, hosts, battalions. 5. (Law …   New dictionary of synonyms

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