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bauble [ˈbɔːbəl] n
1. a showy toy or trinket of little value; trifle 2. (Historical Terms) (formerly) a mock staff of office carried by a court jester [from Old French baubel plaything, of obscure origin] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There is no new thing under the sun, not even that yearned-for bauble of feeble souls--immortality. The sombre cave of the Tour-Roland alone knew how many bitter imprecations, touching complaints, prayers and sobs she had wafted to heaven in connection with that charming bauble of rose-colored satin. The best fellows are to have places with the King's Foresters, and the one who shoots straightest of all will win for prize a olden arrow--a useless bauble enough, but just the thing for your lady love, eh, Rob my boy? |
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