About The Word Cockade
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Cockade
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What's The Definition Of Cockade?
[n] an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat
Synonyms | Synonyms for Cockade: Related Terms | Find terms related to Cockade: See Also | decoration | ornament | ornamentation Cockade In Webster's Dictionary \Cock*ade"\, n. [F. cocarble, fr. coquard vain, OF.
coquart, fr. coq cock, prob. of imitative origin. The
ornament is so named from its resemblance to the crest of a
cock. Cf. {Coquette}.]
A badge, usually in the form of a rosette, or knot, and
generally worn upon the hat; -- used as an indication of
military or naval service, or party allegiance, and in
England as a part of the livery to indicate that the wearer
is the servant of a military or naval officer.
Seduced by military liveries and cockades. --Burke.
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