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Definition of Flummeries
1. flummery [n] - See also: flummery
Lexicographical Neighbors of Flummeries
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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