Definition of Flummeries

1. Noun. (plural of flummery) ¹

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Definition of Flummeries

1. flummery [n] - See also: flummery

Lexicographical Neighbors of Flummeries

flumazenil
flumazepil
flume
flumed
flumen
flumes
flumethasone
flumethiazide
flumina
flumina pilorum
fluming
fluminous
flumioxazin
flummadiddle
flummadiddles
flummeries (current term)
flummox
flummoxed
flummoxes
flummoxing
flump
flump down
flumped
flumpence
flumpet
flumpets
flumping
flumps
flunami

Literary usage of Flummeries

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Memoirs of Doctor Burney by Fanny Burney (1832)
"... gleam through every turn, every line, every bit and morsel of his kind countenance during the processes of these agreeable flummeries— for such, I know, ..."

2. The Spas of England, and Principal Sea-bathing Places by Augustus Bozzi Granville (1841)
"... flummeries—Improvements possible and desirable—Position of East Cowes preferable—The ... flummeries ..."

3. The Young Housekeeper's Friend by Cornelius (1862)
"DUMPLINGS, flummeries, AND OTHER INEXPENSIVE ARTICLES FOR DESSERT. Apple Dumplings (boiled). THE best and most healthful crust for them is made like cream ..."

4. Mother Earth: A Sentimental Comedy by Frances Forbes-Robertson Harrod (1902)
"... journeyed hither, storm Mother Owl's sack and deck themselves out for the nonce, to please some loutish lover at Yule- tide in bits of her flummeries. ..."

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