frippery

noun frip·pery \ˈfri-p(ə-)rē\

: something that is not necessary or not serious

plural frip·per·ies

Full Definition of FRIPPERY

obsolete

a : cast-off clothes

b archaic : a place where old clothes are sold

a : finery; also : an elegant or showy garment

b : something showy, frivolous, or nonessential

c : ostentation; especially : something foolish or affectedly elegant

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Middle French friperie, alteration of Old French freperie, from frepe old garment

First Known Use: 1568

Synonyms: array, best, bravery, caparison, feather, finery, full dress, gaiety (also gayety), glad rags, regalia

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