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furbelow
[ fur-buh-loh ]
noun
- a ruffle or flounce, as on a woman's skirt or petticoat.
- any bit of showy trimming or finery.
verb (used with object)
- to ornament with or as if with furbelows.
furbelow
/ ˈɜːɪˌəʊ /
noun
- a flounce, ruffle, or other ornamental trim
- often plural showy ornamentation
verb
- tr to put a furbelow on (a garment)
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Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲ·ڳܰb·Ƿɱ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of furbelow1
C18: by folk etymology from French dialect farbella ; see falbala
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The tantalizing close-ups of tulle, feathers and other furbelows cry out for an edition with paper dolls.
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“Well, I don’t know that fifty is much for a dress, with all the furbelows and notions you have to have to finish it off these days.”
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Modern elements temper the fussiness of frills and furbelows while showcasing their features, and allow you to create personal spaces that aren’t stuck in a single style.
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“Eh—what? Oh, get along, girl, get along. I’ve no time for such frills and furbelows.”
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Daley described how Yankee Stadium would be dressed up for the day with “extra flourishes and furbelows.”
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