"frillwork" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From frill + work. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|frill|work}} frill + work Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} frillwork (uncountable)
  1. A row or rows of frills. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-frillwork-en-noun-o0UW7GLi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 55 45
  2. (architecture) Ornamentation on a building or other structure resembling a row of frills. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Architecture
    Sense id: en-frillwork-en-noun-El7L8f6E Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 55 45 Topics: architecture
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: gingerbread

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