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GALLOONS
Noun
galloons
plural of galloon
Source: Wiktionary
GALLOON
Gal*loon", n. Etym: [From F. or Sp. galon. See Gala. ]
1. A narrow tapelike fabric used for binding hats, shoes, etc., -- sometimes made ornamental.
2. A similar bordering or binding of rich material, such as gold lace. Silver and gold galloons, with the like glittering gewgaws. Addison.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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