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Literary notes about fallal (AI summary)

The term “fallal” appears to carry both literal and figurative meanings in literary contexts. In one instance, it is casually mentioned as a type of adornment or accessory—possibly even a piece of headwear—as suggested by a remark about someone wearing it on their head [1] and being regarded as just another trifle one might carry around [2]. In another portrayal, “fallal” is used as part of a colorful moniker for a character renowned for his theatrical flair, underscoring an air of flamboyance and spectacle [3]. Meanwhile, the word also functions pejoratively, applied dismissively to objects of little value or importance, as indicated by a critical comment regarding decorative items [4]. Its usage even extends to creating a vivid scene of social interaction, where characters bearing extravagant names are observed in high-society settings [5].
  1. You wear this fallal on your head, I suppose?" "Oh, Charley, you careless fellow!"
    — from The Path to Honour by Sydney C. Grier
  2. “I got a fly, thinking as you'd have some fallal or other on you; but, bless my heart, you could have walked in that gown,” he said.
    — from Phoebe, Junior by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
  3. They had therefore sent a call to Brother Jowjeetum-Fallal, the World-Renowned Hindoo Human Pin-Wheel, then holding forth in Hoopitup’s circus.
    — from Fantastic Fables by Ambrose Bierce
  4. Those fallal things ( touching her bracelet ) are no good.
    — from Woodbarrow Farm: Play in Three Acts by Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka) Jerome
  5. Lord ‘Periwig’ and gay ‘Fallal’ In Sedan Chairs frequent the Mall.
    — from A Humorous History of England by Charles Harrison

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