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Neither use nor ornament meaning

What does the saying 'Neither use nor ornament' mean?

Idiom: Neither use nor ornament

Meaning:

Something that serves no purpose and is not aesthetically pleasing is neither use nor ornament.
Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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