LAPELS

Noun

lapels

plural of lapel

Anagrams

• lepals

Source: Wiktionary


LAPEL

La*pel", n. Etym: [Dim. of lap a fold.]

Definition: That part of a garment which is turned back; specifically, the lap, or fold, of the front of a coat in continuation of collar. [Written also lappel and lapelle.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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