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Meanings of gimcrackery in English

Ornamental objects of no great value.

      Usage of gimcrackery in English
      1
      The great Mr. Acton taken in by a bit of Palais Royal gimcrackery!
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      2
      The resulting object, made with thought and care, was intended as a soulful reproach to the gimcrackery of industrialised batch production.
      The Guardian
      3
      "The gimcrackery," he answered.
      A Hazard of New Fortunes — Volume 1
      4
      "A man who can kiss a woman's hands like that is at liberty to clear the whole house of gimcrackery."
      Septimus
      Gimcrackery through the time