| flounce | An ornamental appendage to the skirt of a woman's dress, consisting of a strip gathered and sewed on by its upper edge around the skirt, and left hanging. Origin: Cf. G. Flaus, flausch, a tuft of wool or hair; akin to vliess, E. Fleece; or perh. Corrupted fr. Rounce. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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