passement
passament
\-səm-\Definition of passement
-s
: an ornamental braid or decorative trimming resembling lace and made of gold, silver, or silk threads
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Origin and Etymology of passement
Middle French passement, from passer to pass + -ment
passement
Definition of passement
-ed/-ing/-s
: to trim or edge with passement
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