Thesaurus: epaulette

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1. n. A shoulder ornament or badge worn by military and naval officers, differences of rank being marked by some peculiar form or device, as a star, eagle, etc.; a shoulder knot.
2. n. adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder
3. A shoulder ornament or badge worn by military and naval officers, differences of rank being marked by some peculiar form or device, as a star, eagle, etc.; a shoulder knot. Note: In the United States service the epaulet is reserved for full dress uniform. Its use was abolished in the British army in 1855.
4. n:100 n adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder