Definition of Paraphirnalia
Par`a*pher*na"li*a (?), n. pl. [LL.
paraphernalia bona, fr. L. parapherna, pl., parapherna,
Gr. &?;; para` beside + &?; a bride's dowry, fr.
fe`rein to bring. See 1st Bear.]
1. (Law) Something reserved to a wife,
over and above her dower, being chiefly apparel and ornaments suited
to her degree.
2. Appendages; ornaments; finery;
equipments.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- Miscellaneous items, especially the set of equipment required for a particular activity.
He has an impressive collection of bicycling paraphernalia, but he doesn't ride very often anymore.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
You arrived at this page by searching for Paraphirnalia
The correct Spelling of this word is: Paraphernalia
Thank you for visiting FreeFactFinder. On our home page you will find extensive articles covering
a wide range of topics.
|
