trinketry

[ tring-ki-tree ]

noun

1. trinkets collectively.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trinketry¹

First recorded in 1800–10; trinket + -ry

Example Sentences

Did you ever read that story of Kiplings where he says, Regiments are like womenthey will do anything for trinketry?

From Project Gutenberg

She is still beloved as of yore; she is still beautiful, with flowing hair; still adapted to trinketry.

From Project Gutenberg