Meaning of orfrey | Babel Free

Definitions

Alternative spelling of orphrey.

alt-of, alternative

Examples

“In some cases these panel-decorations [of vestments] are similar both in style and material to the border or "orfrey." […] Orfrey signifies a gold fringe, or gold border. At the present time the accepted technical term for the border of the vestment is the "orfrey;" and this is used whether the border be of gold or coloured silks.”

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