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Webster 1913 Edition


Cockade

Cock-ade′

,
Noun.
[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
.]
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.

Webster 1828 Edition


Cockade

COCKADE

,
Noun.
A ribin or knot of ribin, or something similar, worn on the hat, usually by officers of the army or navy, sometimes by others. It most usually designates the military character; sometimes political parties.

Definition 2024


cockade

cockade

English

Noun

cockade (plural cockades)

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

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