button \but"ton\, v. t. imp.  p. p. buttoned; p. pr.  vb.
   n. buttoning. oe. botonen, of. botoner, f. boutonner. see
   button, n.
   1. to fasten with a button or buttons; to inclose or make
      secure with buttons; -- often followed by up.
      1913 webster

            he was a tall, fat, long-bodied man, buttoned up to
            the throat in a tight green coat.     --dickens.
      1913 webster

   2. to dress or clothe. obs. --shak.
      1913 webster
see also:
buttoned buttoning button