Emily Dickinson Lexicon

dress (-ed, -es, drest), v. [OFr dresse-r, arrange < L. dīrect-us, direct.] (webplay: adorn, beds, garden, men, raiment).

1. Adorn; embellish; decorate; deck; (see Exodus 30:7).
2. Clothe; cover; put on ceremonial garments; (see Genesis 18:7).