fal-lal noun, adjective, & verb. [fa'lal, fal'lal] arch. E18.
[Perh. suggested by FALBALA.]
A. noun. A piece of finery or frippery. Usu. in pl. E18.
B. adjective. Affected, finicking, foppish. M18-M19.
C. verb intrans. Infl. -ll-. Behave or dress in an affected or finicking manner; idle, dally, procrastinate. M19.

■ fallalery, fallallery noun tawdry finery M19.

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