falbala

See how they rise at the sight,     Thronging the OEil de Boeuf through, Courtiers as butterflies bright,     Beauties that Fragonard drew, Talon-rouge, falbala, queue,     Cardinal, Duke,—to a man,     Eager to sigh or to sue,— This was the Pompadour's fan!

Falbala, fal′ba-la, n. a trimming for women's petticoats: a furbelow.

It., and Sp. falbala; of unknown origin.

In bridal coronet, Lace, ribbons, and coquette Falbala; Were Romney's limning true, ������ a lucky dog were you, Grandpapa!

See how they rise at the sight, Thronging the Œil de Bœuf through, Courtiers as butterflies bright, Beauties that Fragonard drew; Talon rouge, falbala, queue, Cardinal Duke,—to a man, Eager to sigh or to sue,— This was the Pompadour’s fan.