Definition of epaulet Epaulet
ep•au•let
We found 6 definitions of epaulet from 6 different sources.
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epaulette
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epaulet
What does epaulet mean?
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- epaulet (Noun)
A decoration or flourish worn on the shoulders, as on a uniform.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- epaulet (n.)
Alt. of Epaulette
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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epaulet
Epaulette, ep′ol-et, n. a shoulder-piece: a badge of a military or naval officer (now disused in the British army): an ornament on the shoulder of a lady's dress. [Fr. épaulette—épaule, the shoulder.]
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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epaulet
The bullion or mark of distinction worn on the shoulders by officers, now common to many grades, but till recently worn only by captains and commanders, whence the brackish poet-- "Hail, magic power that fills an epaulet, No wonder hundreds for thee daily fret!" the meaning of which is now pointless.
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🔤- epaulet, noun, singular of epaulets.
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