trappings
11trappings — noun a) Clothing or equipment; that which gives the appearance of something. He went through his belongings, gradually shedding the trappings of youth. b) Ornamental coverings or harnesses for a horse; caparisons …
12Trappings — The decorated or ornamental cover of a horse s saddle or harness, sometimes with mail beneath; the more elaborate trappings covered the animal completely but for eye holes and an opening for the muzzle. [< Fr. drap = a cover] …
13trappings — trap|pings [ træpıŋz ] noun plural possessions that show that someone is rich, powerful, or important: the trappings of wealth …
14trappings — [14] Trappings are etymologically ‘drapery’. The word was adapted from Anglo Norman *trapour, a variant of Old French drapure; and this in turn was a derivative of drap ‘cloth’, source of English drape, drapery, etc. It was originally used in… …
15trappings — plural noun 1》 the visible signs or objects associated with a particular situation or role: I had the trappings of success. 2》 a horse s ornamental harness. Origin ME: derivative of trap2 …
16trappings — noun (plural) things such as clothes, possessions etc that show someone s rank, success, or position (+ of): all the trappings of fame …
17trappings — plural noun surrounded by the trappings of royalty Syn: accessories, accoutrements, appurtenances, trimmings, frills, accompaniments, extras, ornamentation, adornment, decoration; regalia, panoply, paraphernalia, apparatus, finery, equipment,… …
18trappings — UK [ˈtræpɪŋz] / US noun [plural] possessions that show that someone is rich, powerful, or important the trappings of wealth …
19trappings — trap•pings [[t]ˈtræp ɪŋz[/t]] n. pl. 1) articles of equipment or dress, esp. of an ornamental or symbolic character 2) conventional outward forms or symbols; characteristic signs: the trappings of democracy[/ex] 3) Sometimes, trapping. an… …
20trappings — /ˈtræpɪŋz / (say trapingz) plural noun 1. articles of equipment or dress, especially of an ornamental character. 2. conventional or characteristic articles of dress or adornment. 3. that which necessarily accompanies or adorns: *In advancing… …
