英语词汇frill的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	frill
词源	frill n. "wavy ornamental edging," 1801 (with a doubtful attestation from 1590s), of uncertain origin despite much speculation [see OED]; figurative sense of "useless ornament" first recorded 1893. Related: Frills. frill v. "to furnish with a frill," 1570s, from frill (n.) "ornamental bordering." Related: Frilled. Entries linking to frill frills n. "mere embellishments," 1893, often in negative constructions; earlier "affectation of dress or manner" (1845), U.S. colloquial, from frill (n.) "ornamental bordering." frillery n. "frills collectively; a frilly arrangement," 1842, from frill (n.) + -ery. Related: Frilleries. frilly adj. 1843, from frill + -y (2). Related: Frilliness. updated on January 10, 2015
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