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n. - Ornamental objects of no great value; A strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim; An external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal;

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  • Champagne tickles and you get a thrill and the frill is short lived, but a fine wine?
  • ... a short term frill, usually a mistake - a drunken one in some cases, and best forgotten till the next ...
  • Drama Club is not a "frill," it's part of a well-rounded education.
  • Pictured: The sleeveless floral "frill" dress for Spring 2011 by DKNY.
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