[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

valance \val"ance\, n. perhaps fr. of. avalant descending,
   hanging down, p. pr. of avaler to go down, let down, descend
   cf. avalanche; but probably from the town of valence in
   france.
   1913 webster
   1. hanging drapery for a bed, couch, window, or the like,
      especially that which hangs around a bedstead, from the
      bed to the floor. written also valence.
      1913 webster

            valance of venice gold in needlework. --shak.
      1913 webster

   2. the drooping edging of the lid of a trunk, which covers
      the joint when the lid is closed.
      1913 webster
see also:
avalanche valence 

[2] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

valance \val"ance\, v. t. imp.  p. p. valanced; p. pr.  vb.
   n. valancing.
   to furnish with a valance; to decorate with hangings or
   drapery.
   1913 webster

         his old fringed chair valanced around with
         party-colored worsted bobs.              --sterne.
   1913 webster
see also:
valanced valancing 

[3] : WordNet (r) 2.0

valance
     n : a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the
         top of a window casing syn: cornice, valance board,
         pelmet
see also:
cornice valance board pelmet 

[4] : Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

21 moby thesaurus words for "valance":
   beading, binding, bordering, bordure, edging, fimbria, fimbriation,
   flounce, frill, frilling, fringe, furbelow, galloon, hem, list,
   motif, ruffle, selvage, skirting, trimming, welt

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