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‖ fanchon|fɑ̃ʃɔ̃| [Fr., dim. of name Françoise.] A kerchief. Also fanchon bonnet, fanchon cap (see quots.).
1872Young Englishwoman Nov. 611/1 This pretty light fanchon is knitted with white and red Shetland wool. 1928‘Brent of Bin Bin’ Up Country xvi. 275 They had elegant bonnets richly ornamented, fançon-shaped behind. 1957M. B. Picken Fashion Dict. 122/1 Fanchon (kerchief) bonnet, bonnet resembling a diagonally folded kerchief. Popular in Victorian period. 1960Cunnington & Beard Dict. Eng. Costume 76/1 Fanchon, 1830's on. A small kerchief for the head, the term being chiefly used for the lace trimming falling about the ears of a day cap or outdoor bonnet. Ibid., Fanchon cap, 1840's to 1860's. A lace or tulle cap with side pieces covering the ears, or sloping down to them. |