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epaulet
noun ep·au·let \ˌe-pə-ˈlet; ˈe-pə-ˌlet, -lət\
: a decorative piece on the shoulder of a uniform
Full Definition of EPAULET
: 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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Variants of EPAULET
ep·au·let also ep·au·lette \ˌe-pə-ˈlet; ˈe-pə-ˌlet, -lət\
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Origin of EPAULET
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
First Known Use: 1778
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Rhymes with EPAULET
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