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epaulet

ep.au.let also ep.au.lette \.ep-*-'let; 'ep-*-.let, -l*t\ n [F e`paulette, 
   dim. of e`paule shoulder, fr. LL spatula sho]ulder blade, spoon, dim. of L 
   spatha spoon, sword : something that ornaments or protects the shoulder; 
   specif : an o rnamental fringed shoulder pad