Definitions for epaulet

epaulet ep·au·let

Spelling: [ep-uh-let, -lit, ep-uh-let]
IPA: /ˈɛp əˌlɛt, -lɪt, ˌɛp əˈlɛt/

Epaulet is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 139 anagrams from letters in epaulet (aeelptu).

Definitions for epaulet

noun

  1. an ornamental shoulder piece worn on uniforms, chiefly by military officers.

Origin of epaulet

1775-85; French épaulette, equivalent to épaule shoulder (Latin spatula blade; see spatula) + -ette -ette

Examples for epaulet

Haven't I my epaulet on my shoulder, to let everybody know I'm an officer?

The judges, he of the black robe and those of the epaulet, communed together.

Every epaulet that sparkled there graced the shoulder of a man who had won his grade by exposure, gallantry, and intellect.

Who, in fact, shall dispute an epaulet of Miss Pierrepoints?

"He shares my taste," said M. Chevalier, patting the stout man on his epaulet.

He was now in an adjutant's uniform with one epaulet and a shoulder knot.

It was not the hero I admired, but the reflection from his epaulet or helmet.

The distance was too great, the wind too strong; he only carried away an epaulet.

Once an epaulet showed behind a bush and then a breadth of tanned face which he was sure belonged to De Courcelles.

I've got a commission,—you see, I've mounted my epaulet,—and the tailor is making my uniform.

Word Value for epaulet
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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