Befrilled

/bɪˈfɹɪld/ adjective

Definition

decorated with frills; having ornamental ruffles or fancy trimmings added to it.

Etymology

Past participle of befrill used as an adjective; combines be- + frill + -ed. Common in 19th and early 20th century fashion descriptions.

Kelly Says

Befrilled appears in Jane Austen and Victorian literature to describe fancy dresses and bonnets—it's the perfect word for showing off, suggesting something is over-decorated or perhaps a bit too showy.

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