COCKADE

cockade

(noun) an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

cockade (plural cockades)

A rosette or knot of ribbon worn in a hat, especially as an office or party badge.

(aviation) An emblem of concentric circles of different colours, identifying the country to which an aircraft belongs.

Synonym: roundel

Source: Wiktionary

Cock*ade", n. Etym: [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.]

Definition: 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. Seduced by military liveries and cockades. Burke.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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