Obs. nonce-wd. [f. TAWDRY, with L. ending: cf. nostrum.] A tawdry decoration.
1680. Betterton, Revenge, V. iv. 65. No matter for Lace and Tawdrums.
1696. Mrs. Behn, Younger Brother, V. i. 51. Hark ye, hark ye Tawdrums, if you are Men, shew your Faces; if Apes, play over your Monkey-Tricks, and be gone, d’ye hear?
