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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

[From F. or Sp.

galon

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A narrow tapelike fabric used for binding hats, shoes, etc., – sometimes made ornamental.

A similar bordering or binding of rich material, such as gold lace.

Silver and gold

galloons

, with the like glittering gewgaws.

Addison.

Noun.

A kind of close lace made of gold or silver, or of silk only.