1. past tense and past participle of dress; clothed or put on clothes
Usage: archaic or poetic form; modern standard is 'dressed'
2. past tense and past participle of dress; prepared or arranged (food, a wound, etc.)
Usage: archaic or poetic form; modern standard is 'dressed'

Examples

• She drest herself in her finest gown for the ball.
• The knight drest in armor before the battle.
• The chef drest the salad with olive oil and vinegar.
• The nurse drest the wound carefully.
• He drest quickly and rushed out the door.
• They drest the stage with flowers and lights.