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trap⋅pings

  [trap-ingz]
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–noun (used with a plural verb)
1. articles of equipment or dress, esp. of an ornamental character.
2. conventional adornment; characteristic signs: trappings of democracy.
3. Sometimes, trapping. an ornamental covering for a horse; caparison.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME; see trap 2 , -ing 1 , -s 3

Synonyms:
1. costume, raiment, attire, apparel.
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trap·ping   (trāp'ĭng)   
n.  

  1. An ornamental covering or harness for a horse; a caparison. Often used in the plural.

  2. trappings

    1. Articles of dress or adornment, especially accessories.

    2. Characteristic or symbolic signs: all the trappings of power.

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trappings 
"ornamental covering for a horse," 1398, from M.E. trappe "cloth for a horse" (c.1300), alteration of M.Fr. drap "cloth" (see drape).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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