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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BEDINK, v. To bedeck. [bə′diŋk]Edb. 1915 T. W. Paterson Auld Saws 46:
Ye'll see the floo'ers in brawest graithin . . . Bedinkin ilka neuk wi' beauty.Rxb. 1825 Jam.²:
Bedink. To deck out trimly. [Also given in Watson Rxb. W.-B. (1923).]

ppl.adj. bedinkt, bedecked. [bə′dɪŋkt]Sc. 1912 A.O.W.B. Fables frae the French 9:
Her sister fair, Ca'd “Fable,” a' bedinkt wi' fedders rare.