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fichu|fiʃy, ˈfɪʃjuː|
[a. F. fichu, app. a subst. use of fichu adj. in the sense ‘carelessly thrown on’.]
A triangular piece of some light fabric, worn by ladies, now as a covering for the neck, throat, and shoulders, formerly also for the head.
1803Morning Chron. in Spirit Pub. Jrnls. (1804) VII. 17 Must there be a particular act, regulating every piece of dress?..we should read..of the Fichu Bill being committed, the Landau Bill being reported [etc.]. 1824Ladies Monthly Museum July XX. 54 Bonnets of white sarsnet are tied down with a fichu. 1825Ibid. June XXI. 347 The mantelet cap..is of white gauze, the front ornamented with fichu points. 1826Ibid. Mar. XXIII. 171 A small fichu is thrown carelessly over the neck. 1832F. Trollope Dom. Manners Amer. xvii. (1834) 146 A scarlet fichu relieved the sombre colour of her dress. 1877M. M. Grant Sun-Maid ii, She wore a fichu of fine lace. |