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† burˈdash Obs.
Also berdash.
[Derivation uncertain. Possibly the same as bardash (as sometimes also spelt), on the ground that the article of apparel was considered to be of effeminate charater, and a foppery for men to be ashamed of. Connexion with haberdash is also suggested, though at present unsupported by any evidence.]
An article of personal adornment worn in the time of Queen Anne and George I; ‘the fringed sash worn round the waist by gentlemen’ (Fairholt); ‘it would seem a kind of cravat’ (Hare Fragm. 1873).
1713Steele Guardian No. 10 ⁋5, I have prepared a treatise against the Cravat and Berdash [other edd. bardash]. 1721S. Centlivre Plat. Lady Epil. 190 Yet tell me, Sire, don't you as nice appear [as the woman] With your false Calves, Burdash, and Fav'rites [i.e. curls on the temples. Stage direction ‘Pointing to her head’]. 1730Female Parson (in Fairholt s.v.) A modern beau..Cane, ruffles, sword-knot, burdash, hat, and feather. |