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Definition of epaulettes in English English dictionary
- plural of epaulette
- epaulet
- {n} a shoulder knot, knot of lace, ornament
- epaulet
- A badge of identification worn on the shoulder Sometimes referred to as shoulder boards
- epaulet
- adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder
- epaulet
- A decoration or flourish worn on the shoulders, as on a uniform
- epaulet
- – shoulder extension or ornamentation used to give more width to the shoulders
- epaulet
- an ornamental fringed shoulder pad formerly worn as part of a military uniform
- epaulet
- {i} fringed shoulder ornament (on a uniform)
- epaulet
- a shoulder knot
- epaulet
- A shoulder ornament or badge worn by military and naval officers, differences of rank being marked by some peculiar form or device, as a star, eagle, etc
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(noun.) 1783. French épaulette, diminutive of épaule shoulder, from Late Latin spatula shoulder blade, spoon, diminutive of Latin spatha spoon, sword; more at SPADE.Resimler
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