The act of decorating or adorning something; the present participle of bedeck.
From 'bedeck' + '-ing' (present participle/gerund suffix). This form preserves the active process of ornamental decoration.
In historical descriptions, you often see 'bedecking' used for ceremonial acts—'the bedecking of the queen in royal regalia'—because it suggests a careful, ritualistic process rather than quick decoration.
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