TRAPPINGS


Meaning of TRAPPINGS in English

trap ‧ pings /ˈtræpɪŋz/ BrE AmE noun [plural]

[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Origin: trap 'to decorate' (14-20 centuries) , from trap 'cloth' (14-18 centuries) , from Old French drap ; ⇨ ↑ drape ]

things such as money, influence, possessions etc that are related to a particular type of person, job, or way of life

trappings of

the trappings of power

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.