1. a decorative fold, pleat, or ruffle in fabric
Usage: archaic or historical; textile and fashion terminology

1. to curl, pleat, or gather fabric into decorative folds or ruffles
Usage: archaic or historical; often used in sewing and textile work

Examples

• The seamstress spent hours frouncing the hem of the wedding dress.
• Frouncing was a popular technique in 16th-century garment construction.
• The elaborate frouncing on the collar added elegance to the gown.
• She began frouncing the silk to create a textured border.
• The frouncing along the neckline gave the dress a distinctive appearance.