An archaic or obsolete term, possibly referring to a type of fabric or decorative trim, though its precise meaning is uncertain in modern usage.
Possibly from French 'guirlande' (garland) or a related textile term, but the etymology is speculative and the word appears only in very old dictionaries and may represent a corruption of another term.
This word is so obscure it barely appears in any modern dictionaries—it's a ghost word, possibly a misspelling or misreading that got copied into historical texts and has haunted lexicons ever since.
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