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epaulet

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Main Entry: ep·au·let
Variant(s): also ep·au·lette \ˌe-pə-ˈlet; ˈe-pə-ˌlet, -lət\
Function: noun
Etymology: French épaulette, diminutive of épaule shoulder, from Old French espalle, from Late Latin spatula shoulder blade, spoon, diminutive of Latin spatha spoon, sword — more at spade
Date: 1778

: something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: as a : an ornamental fringed shoulder pad formerly worn as part of a military uniform b : an ornamental strip or loop sewn across the shoulder of a dress or coat

ep·au·let·ted \ˌe-pə-ˈle-təd, ˈe-pə-ˌ\ adjective


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