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valance n. 帷幔,裝飾窗簾 帷幔,裝飾窗簾 valance n 1: a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing [ synonym: { cornice}, { valance}, { valance board}, { pelmet}] Valance \ Val" ance\, v. t. [ imp. & p. p. { Valanced}; p. pr. & vb. n. { Valancing}.] To furnish with a valance; to decorate with hangings or drapery. [ 1913 Webster] His old fringed chair valanced around with party- colored worsted bobs. -- Sterne. [ 1913 Webster]
Valance \ Val" ance\, n. [ Perhaps fr. OF. avalant descending, hanging down, p. pr. of avaler to go down, let down, descend ( cf. { Avalanche}); but probably from the town of Valence in France.] [ 1913 Webster] 1. Hanging drapery for a bed, couch, window, or the like, especially that which hangs around a bedstead, from the bed to the floor. [ Written also { valence}.] [ 1913 Webster] Valance of Venice gold in needlework. -- Shak. [ 1913 Webster] 2. The drooping edging of the lid of a trunk, which covers the joint when the lid is closed. [ 1913 Webster] 21 Moby Thesaurus words for " valance": beading, binding, bordering, bordure, edging, fimbria, fimbriation, flounce, frill, frilling, fringe, furbelow, galloon, hem, list, motif, ruffle, selvage, skirting, trimming, welt
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