Definitions

1. noun

A forril or a forrill is a small, usually ornamental or decorative, carved or molded element on a piece of furniture, such as a chair or table leg, that is shaped like a scroll or a spiral.

“The antique armchair features intricate carvings and a forril at its base.”

2. verb

To forril is an archaic term meaning to decorate or ornament something, often in a excessive or over-the-top manner.

“The king’s courtiers forrilled the palace walls with gold leaf and precious gems.”