epaulette
US epaulet
/ (ˈɛpəˌlɛt, -lɪt) /
a piece of ornamental material on the shoulder of a garment, esp a military uniform
Origin of epaulette
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How to use epaulette in a sentence
He wore an epaulette nearly down to his elbow, and his sword hilt was embroidered with golden oak leaves.
Napoleon's Young Neighbor | Helen Leah ReedThey were made without sleeves, like a waistcoat, and an epaulette overhung the armhole.
English Costume | Dion Clayton CalthropAn officer with one epaulette came first, showing the way to two civilians, and a captain followed.
The Wing-and-Wing | J. Fenimore CooperWe saw the burnished cannon and the bright epaulette, the gleaming button and the glancing bayonet.
The Rifle Rangers | Captain Mayne ReidEach flower was centered with a bit of gold from a raveled Confederate epaulette.
The Stronghold | Miriam Haynie
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