frilling

American  

[fril-ing] / ˈfrɪl ɪŋ /

noun

1. frilled edging.

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Etymology

Origin of frilling

First recorded in 1805–15; frill + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Then gradually the frilling at her neck lapped upwards and upwards, until last year she astonished every one by wearing quite a high collar at a time when it was completely out of fashion.

From The Man from Archangel and Other Tales of Adventure by Doyle, A. Conan

In many schools music is frankly regarded as a nuisance, a sort of frilling that is inappropriate to the rigid texture of education.

From Spirit and Music by Hunt, H. Ernest

She covered her chairs with Turkey-red cotton, frilling them round the seats.

From Emily Fox-Seton Being "The Making of a Marchioness" and "The Methods of Lady Walderhurst" by Williams, C. D. (Charles D.)

"Oh, are you?" cried Bertha, dropping a dainty apron she was frilling with lace, and clapping her hands softly.

From Tabitha at Ivy Hall by Russell, Alfred

The alum hardens and clears the film, and is good to use in warm weather to prevent the frilling of the film.

From Harper's Round Table, June 11, 1895 by Various