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Topic: CLOTHES AND FASHION

Date: 1700-1800
Language: French
Origin: épaulette, from épaule 'shoulder'

epaulette

 noun
     
ep‧au‧lette , epaulet [countable]
DC a small piece of cloth attached to the shoulder of a coat or shirt, especially on a military uniform
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