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† ˈbellish, v. Obs.
Forms: 5 bels(c)h-yn, belch-yn.
[Either shortened from embellish, or adopted from rare OF. belir, bellir, bellissant (used in same sense as embellir), f. bel beautiful.]
= embellish. Hence ˈbellishing (in 15th c. belshynge) vbl. n.; cf. next.
c1440Promp. Parv. 30 Belschyd, or made fayre [1499 belched], venustus. Belchyn or make fayre, decoro, venusto. Belshynge, venustacio. |