FlamingSuperb, captivating, attractive. The French flambant. This word was originally applied to those persons who dressed themselves in rich dresses “flaming” with gold and silver thread. We now speak of a “flaming advertisement,” etc. Le velour, trop commun en France, Sous toy reprend son vieil honneur, Tellement que ta remontrance Nous a fait voir la difference Du valet et de son Seigneur, Et du muguet chargé de soye Qui à tes princes s'esgaloit, Et riche en draps de soye, alloit Faisant flamber toute la voye. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894 More on Flaming from Fact Monster:
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