passement

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noun

passe·​ment
ˈpasmənt
variants or less commonly passament
-səm-
plural -s
: an ornamental braid or decorative trimming resembling lace and made of gold, silver, or silk threads

passement

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transitive verb

passe·​ment
ˈpaˌsment
-ed/-ing/-s
: to trim or edge with passement

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle French passement, from passer to pass + -ment

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“Passement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passement. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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