Sc. Obs. [ad. F. bigarrer to diversily with contrasting colors: cf. begair.] trans. To variegate with colors, whether by way of adornment or of disfigurement.
1501. Douglas, Pal. Hon., I. xlvi. Velvot robbis maid with the grand assisse, Dames, Satyne, begaryit mony wise.
1538. Lyndesay, Syde Taillis, 35. The dust fleis hiest in the air, And all thar faces does begarie.
a. 1560. Rolland, Crt. Venus, I. 120. Barrit braid Begaryt all with sindrie silkis hew.
1657. Colvil, Whigs Supplic. (1751), 62. Some Whally’s bible did begarie, By letting flee at it Canarie.
