ACCOLADE


Meaning of ACCOLADE in English

n. 1 the awarding of praise; an acknowledgement of merit. 2 a touch made with a sword at the bestowing of a knighthood.

[ F f. Prov. acolada (as AC-, L collum neck) ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.