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trappings

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈtræpɪŋz/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈtræpɪŋz/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(trap′ingz)

trap•pings /ˈtræpɪŋz/USA pronunciation n. [plural]

articles of equipment or dress:the trappings of her royal position.
conventional forms or symbols, esp. when lacking true substance:They had all the trappings of democracy — elections and ballots—but none of the realities.

trap•pings (trap′ingz),USA pronunciation n. (used with a plural v.)

articles of equipment or dress, esp. of an ornamental character.
conventional adornment;
characteristic signs:trappings of democracy.
Sometimes, trapping. an ornamental covering for a horse;
caparison.

1350–1400; Middle English; see trap², -ing¹, -s³

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

trappings /ˈtræpɪŋz/ pl n

the accessories and adornments that characterize or symbolize a condition, office, etc: the visible trappings of success
a ceremonial harness for a horse or other animal, including bridles, saddles, etc

Etymology: 16th Century: from trap²

'trappings' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

accoutrement - housing - rocker - trap - traps - caparison - habiliment - horsecloth - lordly - paraphernalia - tawdry

Synonyms: adornments, trim, embellishments, decoration, rigging, more...

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