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frisette

or fri·zette

[ fri-zet ]

noun

  1. a fringe of curled or frizzed hair, usually artificial, worn on the forehead by women.


frisette

/ frɪˈzɛt /

noun

  1. a curly or frizzed fringe, often an artificial hairpiece, worn by women on the forehead
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of frisette1

From French, dating back to 1810–20; frisé, -ette
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Word History and Origins

Origin of frisette1

C19: from French, literally: little curl, from friser to curl, shrivel up, probably from frire to fry 1
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Example Sentences

Frizette′, Frisette′, a cluster of small curls worn over the forehead.

Dolly did not reply, nor did she seem to care whether Madame Frisette was at work or not.

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