† beˈgair, v. Sc. Obs.
[app. ad. F. bigarre-r: see begary; but perhaps associated with gair ‘stripe, streak.’]
trans. To diversify or variegate, as with stripes or streaks. Hence beˈgaired ppl. a.
| 1552 Lyndesay Monarche 5868 For cowlis blak, gray, nor begaird, Ȝe sall, that day, get no rewaird. a 1609 A. Hume Summer's Day, Begaired..With spraings of scarlet hue. |