fascinator
Definitions
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- noun A delicate, often frivolous head decoration worn on the hair, primarily by women.
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- noun One who or that which fascinates.
Examples
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She sat crocheting what she called a fascinator, her white bone needle moving harmoniously in and out of the blue wool.
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On my head I wore a pink crocheted affair, called sometimes a 'fascinator,' which was now used simply and solely for service, I assured my friends, and not from any lighter motive, -- but my feet!
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Fanny learned that the mill girls liked the bright-colored and expensive wares, and why; she learned that the woman with the 'fascinator' (tragic misnomer!) over her head wanted the finest sled for her boy.
Note
This comes from 'fascinate,' which comes from the Latin 'fascinum,' an evil spell.
