Frillings

/ˈfrɪlɪŋz/ noun

Definition

Plural of frilling; multiple instances of frilled decoration or material; decorative frills applied to multiple items.

Etymology

Plural form of 'frilling' created using the regular English plural suffix '-s'.

Kelly Says

The plural of a gerund noun is relatively uncommon, but when we use it, we're referring to multiple instances of that action or result—like saying 'the frillings on all her dresses' to mean each dress's decorative elements separately.

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