TRAPPINGS

furnishing, trappings

(noun) (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

trappings pl (plural only)

Clothing or equipment; that which gives the appearance of something.

Ornamental coverings or harnesses for a horse; caparisons.

Etymology 2

Noun

trappings

plural of trapping

Anagrams

• strapping

Source: Wiktionary


Trap"pings, n. pl. Etym: [From Trap to dress with ornaments.]

1. That which serves to trap or adorn; ornaments; dress; superficial decorations. Trappings of life, for ornament, not use. Dryden. These but the trappings and the suits of woe. Shak.

2. Specifically, ornaments to be put on horses. Caparisons and steeds, Bases and tinsel trappings. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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