bead

t. [From Eng. bead, s.] To ornament or distinguish with beads or beading. bead'-ěd, pa. par. & a. [BEAD, V.] ""Tis beaded with bubbles." beaded wire. H. Smith. (Good rich & Porter.) Metal-working: Wire with bead-like protuberances placed upon it at intervals for the purpose of ornament. † bead'-house, s. [BEDEHOUSE.] bead'-ing, pr. par. & a. [BEAD, V.] 472