An ornament consisting of a bordure of ermines, furs, etc. or gold studs or mountings.
Two or more very narrow strips of black wood enclosing a lighter-coloured strip of wood set close to the edge of the top and back of a string instrument such as a violin, cello or a guitar, following its outline, or this effect simulated with paint.
A thin, shiny foil for ornamental purposes which is of a material made of metal or resembling metal; especially, narrow glittering strips of such a material, often strung on to thread, and traditionally at Christmastime draped on Christmas trees, hung from balustrades or ceilings, or wrapped around objects as a decoration.
Anything shining and gaudy; especially something superficially shiny and showy, or having a false lustre, and more pretty than valuable.
Apparently beautiful and costly but having little value; superficially attractive; gaudy, showy, tawdry.
To ornament (fabric, etc.) by weaving into it thread of gold, silver, or some other shiny material.
To deck out (a place or something) with showy but cheap ornaments; to make gaudy.
To give (something) a false or superficial attractiveness.