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Webster 1913 Edition


Foppery

Fop′per-y

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Fopperies
(#)
.
[From
Fop
.]
1.
The behavior, dress, or other indication of a fop; coxcombry; affectation of show; showy folly.
2.
Folly; foolery.
Let not the sound of shallow
foppery
enter
My sober house.
Shakespeare
–
Fop′pish-ly
,
adv.
–
Fop′pish-ness
,
Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition


Foppery

FOP'PERY

,
Noun.
1.
Affectation of show or importance; showy folly; as the foppery of dress or of manners.
2.
Folly; impertinence.
Let not the sound of shallow foppery enter my sober house.
3.
Foolery; vain or idle practice; idle affectation.