To cover or trim something with fur.
From be- (causative prefix) + fur. Fur comes from Old French and likely relates to Germanic sources. The be- prefix transforms the noun fur into an action verb.
This word captures a specific medieval craft—tailors and furriers would 'befur' expensive garments for nobility, adding fur trim to make them warmer and more luxurious, which was a major status symbol.
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