EPAULET


Meaning of EPAULET in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ noun ]

also ep·au·lette ˌe-pə-ˈlet; ˈe-pə-ˌlet, -lət

Etymology: 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

Date: 1783

: 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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