of dress-dress; raiment; especially, ornamental habiliment or attire.-an application (a remedy, bandage, etc.) to a sore or wound.-manure or compost over land. when it remains on the surface, it is called a top-dressing.-a preparation to fit food for use; a condiment; as, a dressing for salad.-the stuffing of fowls, pigs, etc.; forcemeat.-gum, starch, and the like, used in stiffening or finishing silk, linen, and other fabrics.-an ornamental finish, as a molding around doors, windows, or on a ceiling, etc.-castigation; scolding; -- often with down.