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marcel, v.|mɑːˈsɛl|
[f. prec. n.]
trans. To wave (hair) in the ‘Marcel’ fashion. Also fig.
1906B. von Hutten What became of Pam i. x. 71 A gentleman who marcelled heads in an Oxford Street shop. 1926Kipling Debits & Credits 155 The wind marcelling the grasses. 1928Daily Express 28 Dec. 11/1 Her unbobbed hair is marcelled in broad waves from a high forehead. 1951E. Paul Springtime in Paris iv. 81 Word and figures may be dyed, marcelled or manoeuvred like veils around a dancer. Behind them, the nakedness is there.
Hence marˈcelled ppl. a.; marˈcelling vbl. n. Also fig.
1909‘O. Henry’ Options 103 A stone house with an engraving of an idol with marcelled hair, playing a flute, over the door. 1922F. Courtenay Physical Beauty 42 If you want that ‘marcelled’ look, there are comb sets (mounted on springs) which will give it. 1926Daily Colonist (Victoria, B.C.) 17 Jan. 6/2 (Advt.), Swan-Marinello perfect marcelling. Home appointments made. 1927Daily Express 14 Oct. 6 Women's heads in the late Roman period..are represented not only with distinct marcelling, but also with elaborate jewellery to emphasise the waves. 1930R. Macaulay Staying with Relations xvi. 228 The rippling, marcelled sea. 1932L. C. Douglas Forgive us our Trespasses (1937) xi. 219 Victor..calmly continued his monologue in a marcelled, affected baritone. 1936[see bobby pin]. 1938D. Baker Young Man with Horn (1939) i. 20 Even marcelling hadn't gained any real ground. 1971K. Wheeler Epitaph for Mister Wynn (1972) xxvii. 350 The halo of silver hair..was in marcelled good order. |