The modern epaulette makes a garment look smart, or like an official uniform. Can be worn in the military (army, air force, navy), police, cowboys.
epaule - shoulder
epaulette - tab on shoulder to hold gloves, from military part of uniform for officers
related to the Latin word spatula from blade, the shoulder bone
An epaulette can be decorative, show official rank by colour or the addition of a braid or badge, and/or be practical.
Nowadays an arrow shape piece of cloth on the shoulder of jackets with the V shape painting towards the nearest arm, held by a button which can sometimes be unbuttoned, which can be used to hold gloves, or on a ladies blouse or coat to secure a scarf at both sides.
Angela Lansbury, author, speaker, teacher.
epaule - shoulder
epaulette - tab on shoulder to hold gloves, from military part of uniform for officers
related to the Latin word spatula from blade, the shoulder bone
An epaulette can be decorative, show official rank by colour or the addition of a braid or badge, and/or be practical.
Nowadays an arrow shape piece of cloth on the shoulder of jackets with the V shape painting towards the nearest arm, held by a button which can sometimes be unbuttoned, which can be used to hold gloves, or on a ladies blouse or coat to secure a scarf at both sides.
Angela Lansbury, author, speaker, teacher.
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