subs. (old).Ribands hanging over the shoulders; FOLLOW-ME-LADS (q.v.). Fr. Suivez-moi-jeune-homme.
1705. The London Ladies Dressing-Room [NARES].
Behind her back the streamers fly, | |
And KISSING-STRINGS hang dangling by. |
1768. A. ROSS, Helenore, 34.
The first time I to town or market gang, | |
A pair of KISSING STRINGS, and gloves shall be your due. |