Fallals

/ˈfælælz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fallal; multiple showy ornaments or pieces of frivolous finery.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'fallal', maintaining the original form with an added '-s'. This form appears frequently in period literature describing women's fashion and accessories.

Kelly Says

In old letters and diaries, women would list their 'fallals' with surprising specificity—lace cuffs, ribbon bows, jeweled brooches—showing that frivolous decoration was actually a complex, studied art form requiring real knowledge.

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