Associations to the word «Furbelow»

Wiktionary

FURBELOW, noun. A ruffle, frill or flounce on clothing.
FURBELOW, noun. A decorative piece of fabric, usually gathered or pleated.
FURBELOW, noun. A small, showy ornamentation.
FURBELOW, verb. (transitive) To adorn with a furbelow; to ornament.

Dictionary definition

FURBELOW, noun. A strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim.

Wise words

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