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Definition of Fanciness
1. [n -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fanciness
Literary usage of Fanciness
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Principles and Practice of Show-card Writing, Prepared in the Extension by Lawrence E. Blair (1922)
"too often applied to fanciness. This is a mistake, as fanciness is quite often
bad taste. The term "artistic" applied rightly ..."
2. Textbook of Printing Occupations by Clifford Wilson Hague (1922)
"The design of the type also enters into consideration, and while plain faced
types are usually best for most jobs, a touch of fanciness often helps to ..."
3. Your United States: Impressions of a First Visit by Arnold Bennett (1912)
"I tip the chef so that, when I am utterly sick of his fanciness and prefer a mere
chop or a steak, he will choose me an eatable chop or steak. ..."
4. Scientific Building Operation by William Charles Lengel (1913)
"The ideal building is one that is substantially constructed, not gaudy, but rather
plain, with an absence of fanciness in the way of oddly shaped windows ..."
5. Studies by the Bureau of Educational Measurements and Standards by Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia (1915)
"... apt to be marked by fanciness rather than beauty. BOOKS FOR REFERENCE. It is
suggested that instead of using any one drawing book all drawing work be ..."
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