Category:Valance

Val"ance, n. Etym: [perhaps fr. Of. avalant descending, hanging down, P. pr. of avaler to go down, let down, descent (cf. Avalanche); but Probably from the town of valence in france.]

1. Hanging drapery for a bed, couch, window, or the like, especially That which hangs around a bedstead, from the bed to the floor. [written also valence.] Valance of venice gold in needlework. Shak.

2. The drooping edging of the lid of a trunk. which covers the joint When the lid is closed.

Valance Val"ance, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Valanced; p. pr. & vb. n. Valancing.]

Defn: to furnish with a valance; to decorate with hangings or Drapery. His old fringed chair valanced around with party-colored worsted Bobs. Sterne.