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These are thought to have derived from nosegays which would have mitigated the smell of some of the less salubrious parts of the town in times past.
Made up of sweet-smelling flowers, herbs, and spices, nosegays were held close to the nose, releasing delightful fragrances that would help counteract the less-than-pleasant scents of the time.
Over time, nosegays evolved from their utilitarian roots and took on a more romantic and symbolic role.
Meaning of nosegay in English
Others have had to bring in nosegays because of the stench.
The stench was overwhelming and people walked around with handkerchiefs or nosegays pressed against their nostrils.
Some of his works are displays of abundance; others, only a festoon or a nosegay.