A rare archaic verb meaning to cover with work, to work on thoroughly, or to embroider or decorate with needlework.
From 'be-' (intensive/causative prefix) + 'work' (from Old English 'weorc'). The prefix-verb construction 'bework' likely meant either to cover something entirely with work or to decorate it elaborately. This follows the pattern of similar archaic verbs like 'bejewel' and 'bedeck.'
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