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Word: frills (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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Usage:

...frill'd and closely curtain...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Laureate Testifies | 12/2/1929 | See Source »

...their admiration . . . differently from us, that's all. . . . "On the other hand, / would very much like to be described as having the appearance of a lucky stockbroker. To me the terrible adjective 'dainty' is usually applied, as if I were a bit of lace or a frill. Perhaps Mr. Wells wouldn't mind being called 'dainty.' I am willing to exchange...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: Bigelow Excused | 2/1/1926 | See Source »

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