cockade

2 definitions found

cockade - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Cockade \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.
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           Seduced by military liveries and cockades. --Burke.
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cockade - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  cockade
      n 1: an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually
           worn on the hat