The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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.
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            He was a tall, fat, long-bodied man, buttoned up to
            the throat in a tight green coat.     --Dickens.
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   2. To dress or clothe. [Obs.] --Shak.
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