Etymology

furbelow

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Today it means: A frill, flounce, or ruffle, as on clothing; a decorative piece of fabric, especially one gathered or pleated as into a ruffle, etc. Full definition →

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The story

Corruption of falbala; first attested in the late 1600s or early 1700s. Not related to fur.

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