Furbelow
[FUR-bə-loh]
Part of speech: verb
Origin: French, 17th century
1.
Adorn with trimmings.
Examples of Furbelow in a sentence
"Most of the office dressed business casual, but Katia arrived to work each day furbelowed with designer shoes, vintage glasses, and eye-catching jewelry."
"I find taking the time to furbelow myself before I leave the house gives me confidence and pride in my appearance."
About Furbelow
“Furbelow” is a corruption of the French term “falbala,” describing a ruffle or flashy ornament.
Did you Know?
“Furbelow” entered the English language as a noun describing pleated or gathered strips of skirts or petticoats, but the word has nothing to do with either the noun “fur,” or the preposition “below.” Rather, it’s a corruption of the French word “falbala,” which describes ornamentation in dress.
