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Having time off, the lasses hang about looking decorative (7)

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tassels

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(Other definitions for tassels that I've seen before include "Ornamental bunches of cords" , "Ornamental bunches of threads as on curtains" , "Tufts of decorative hanging threads" , "Decorations" , "Bunches of cords for decoration" .)

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