Meaning of be-furbelowed | Babel Free

Definitions

Adjective. [C1]

Examples

“The gown of rich brocade, or of rustling silk, flowed out in many a yard of train⟳, and be-flounced and be-furbelowed in all directions, the lofty pile of head-gear towering over the brow of the beautiful, the delicate and gorgeous colored skirt, ruffles bristling round the neck, and the demure cap, form⟳ a picture of graceful drapery, moving those of unfortunately recent date⟳, to mourn for departed taste⟳.”

“Uncomfortable youths, unwillingly occupying dress suits and lacquered and be-furbelowed young ladies will deliver⟳ handmade speeches, embroidered with blue prints for success, and offering eulogies, oozing with sweet sentimentality to the teachers with whom they have⟳ battled for four years.”

“Now along comes the great Tallulah Bankhead in "Eugenia"—now playing at the Plymouth—be-furbelowed, be-caped, be-frilled to the nines, or even tens.”

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