Begarlanded

/bɪˈɡɑːrləndɪd/ adjective

Definition

Decorated or adorned with garlands; wreathed with flowers or ornamental chains.

Etymology

From be- (causative prefix) + garland + -ed. Garland comes from Old French garlande, possibly from Germanic sources. Creates an adjective meaning decorated with garlands.

Kelly Says

Begarlanded was the ultimate expression of celebration in pre-industrial festivals—people would garland everything, from soldiers to city gates to ceremonial animals, creating temporary transformations of everyday spaces.

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