Found 2 items, similar to epaulet.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: epaulet
epaulet
n : adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the
shoulder [syn:
epaulette]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Epaulet
Epaulet
\Ep"au*let`\, Epaulette
\Ep"au*lette`\, n. [F.
['e]paulette, dim. of ['e]paule shoulder, fr. L. spatula a
broad piece (LL., shoulder), dim. of spatha abroad, flat
instrument, fr. Gr. ?, also, a broad rib, shoulder blade. See
Spade the instrument, and cf.
Epaule,
Spatula.] (Mil.)
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.
[1913 Webster]
Note: In the United States service the epaulet is reserved
for full dress uniform. Its use was abolished in the
British army in 1855.