epaulet

One entry found for epaulet.

Main Entry: ep·au·let
Variant(s): also ep·au·lette /"e-p&-'let; 'e-p&-"let, -l&t/
Function: noun
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
: 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 /"e-p&-'le-t&d, 'e-p&-"/ adjective
[epaulet illustration]