finery
|fi-ne-ry|
B2
/ˈfaɪnəri/
luxurious decoration
Etymology
Etymology Information
'finery' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'finerie,' where 'fine' meant 'delicate or elegant.'
Historical Evolution
'finerie' transformed into the modern English word 'finery' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'delicate or elegant items,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'expensive or ostentatious clothes or decoration.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
expensive or ostentatious clothes or decoration.
She wore all her finery to the gala.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39