FURBELOW


Meaning of FURBELOW in English

[ 'fə:bɪləʊ ]

■ noun a flounce on a skirt or petticoat.

↘( ~s ) showy trimmings.

■ verb [usu. as adjective ~ed ] literary adorn with trimmings.

Origin

C17: from Fr. falbala 'trimming, flounce'.

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