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trappings
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Trappings
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trap·pings
/
ˈtræp
ɪŋz
/
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[
trap
-ingz
]
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noun
(
used with a plural verb
)
1.
articles of equipment or dress, especially 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;
Middle English;
see
trap
2
,
-ing
1
,
-s
3
Synonyms
1.
costume, raiment, attire, apparel.
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trappings
(ˈtræpɪŋz)
—
pl n
1.
the accessories and adornments that characterize or symbolize a condition, office, etc:
the visible trappings of success
2.
a ceremonial harness for a horse or other animal, including bridles, saddles, etc
[C16: from
trap
²]
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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Word Origin & History
trappings
"ornamental covering for a horse," late 14c., from M.E. trappe "cloth for a horse" (c.1300), alteration of M.Fr. drap "cloth" (see
drape
).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
Her boldness and tenacity were remarkable in an era when society was obsessed
with the
trappings
of gentility.
Not only are the fancy
trappings
required of a three-star restaurant too
expensive now but probably irrelevant as well.
As a result, what has all the
trappings
of a patriarchal culture, actually has
many elements of a matriarchal one.
He did not take to the
trappings
of power, choosing to live in a modest home in
the country.
Certainly, some viewed the lack of architectural
trappings
as cultural inferiority, but not all.
The area is rich in all the outward
trappings
of democracy.
So even though they've got all the
trappings
of communication, you don't actually find communication.
They wanted a uniform and all of the
trappings
that would let the world know who they were.
So do the
trappings
of fame, which don't change sufficiently to give the book much momentum.
They are considered by many as part of the mundane
trappings
of government.
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