Definitions
notion consisting of a narrow strip of fine material used for trimming
Word origin
From Middle English riban, ryban, ryband, from Old French riban, ruban ( > modern French ruban), of uncertain origin. Likely from a Germanic compound whose second element is cognate with English band. Compare Middle Dutch ringhband (“necklace”, literally “ring-band”).
Used in a sentence
“A Svveet diſorder in the dreſſe / Kindles in cloathes a vvantonneſſe: / […] / A Cuffe neglectfull, and thereby / Ribbands to flovv confuſedly: / […] / Do more bevvitch me, than vvhen Art / Is too preciſe in every part.”
“With Monday marking the beginning of October’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month observance, supporters will be donning their pink ribbons as a show of support for ongoing research for a cure.”
“Late at night, in the typewriter light / Ripped his ribbon to shreds”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Thin decorative strip”6 letters
02“Narrow strip of fabric”6 letters
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