minauderie

Definitions

1. Affectation; an affected remark or behaviour.
   countable, uncountable
2. Alternative spelling of minaudière.
   alt-of, alternative

Equivalents

Examples

““What a nice little artless creature that was,” Mr. Pen thought at the very instant of waking after the Vauxhall affair; “what a pretty natural manner she has; how much pleasanter than the minauderies of the young ladies in the ballrooms” […]”

“[…] handbags are smaller than they have⟳ been for years. Some of them resemble⟳ minauderies, others look⟳ like⟳ large flat purses. Large bags are still fashionable, but in flat zipped shapes or made on a neat, flat-looking metal frame[…]”

“[…] handbags like⟳ clutches, minauderies (small jewelry bags), or bags with pearl or chain handles. Turn⟳ a pretty cosmetics case into an evening bag, or even remove⟳ the powder from a large compact case and carry⟳ it with your money[…]”

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