All 4 Uses of
garnish
in
Beowulf - (translated by: Gummere)
- Now the wrath of the sea-fish rose apace; yet me 'gainst the monsters my mailed coat, hard and hand-linked, help afforded, — battle-sark braided my breast to ward, garnished with gold.†
- XIV HROTHGAR spake, — to the hall he went, stood by the steps, the steep roof saw, garnished with gold, and Grendel's hand: — "For the sight I see to the Sovran Ruler be speedy thanks!†
- XV THERE was hurry and hest in Heorot now for hands to bedeck it, and dense was the throng of men and women the wine-hall to cleanse, the guest-room to garnish.†
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- — Then the bulwark-of-earls{29a}bade bring within, hardy chieftain, Hrethel's heirloom garnished with gold: no Geat e'er knew in shape of a sword a statelier prize.†
Definition:
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(garnish as in: garnished with parsley) to decorate or adorn something (most typically food with another food); or the item added for decoration