Thomas Moore

Bastard Freedom waves Her fustian flag in mockery over slaves.

Irish Poet

Used in historical contexts or to give a text an old-fashioned flavor.

Used to criticize writing that tries too hard to appear grand or sophisticated.

Implies a lack of sincerity or meaningfulness in language.

Highlights the failure to persuade or impress due to overblown language.

Refers specifically to clothing made of thick, durable cloth from earlier periods.

Describes speech or text that appears overly self-important.

Can be used to critique an unnecessarily inflated style in modern settings.