bric-à-brac

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(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:14:39

Bric"-a brac` (?), n. [F.]

Miscellaneous curiosities and works of decorative art, considered collectively.

A piece of bric-a-brac, any curious or antique article of virtu, as a piece of antiquated furniture or metal work, or an odd knickknack.

 

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