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An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Falbel

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An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, F (1891)
by Friedrich Kluge, translated by John Francis Davis
Falbel
Friedrich Kluge2506869An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, F — Falbel1891John Francis Davis

Falbel, f., ‘flounce,’ simply ModHG., from Fr. and Ital. falbala, whence also E. furbelow.