VALANCE:(also valence)
■ noun a length of decorative drapery attached to the canopy or frame of a bed to screen the structure or space beneath it.
▶a sheet with a gathered border designed to hang down over the mattress and sides of a bed.
▶chiefly N. Amer. a length of decorative drapery screening the curtain fittings above a window.
valanced adjective
Eg.The present day canopies this side of the station building remain faithful to the original designs, although now incorporate less ornate valances.
EWER:
■ noun a large jug with a wide mouth.
Eg.Picture shows ewer from the British Museum The British Museum has a handful of ancient materials from Afghanistan starting from 190 180 BC.
