Falderol

/ˈfɔːldərɔːl/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling of falderal; something frivolous or pointless.

Etymology

An alternate spelling of falderal, with the final syllable shifted. Both forms circulated in English, reflecting 19th-century spelling variations. The -ol ending may suggest musical or onomatopoetic influence.

Kelly Says

Falderol and falderal are basically the same word—English spelling was more flexible centuries ago, so writers just picked whichever version sounded better to them!

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