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trappings

[ trap-ingz ]

noun

(used with a plural verb)
  1. articles of equipment or dress, especially of an ornamental character.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. conventional adornment; characteristic signs:

    trappings of democracy.

  3. Sometimes trapping. an ornamental covering for a horse; caparison.


trappings

/ ˈ³Ù°ùæ±èɪŋ³ú /

plural noun

  1. the accessories and adornments that characterize or symbolize a condition, office, etc

    the visible trappings of success

  2. a ceremonial harness for a horse or other animal, including bridles, saddles, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of trappings1

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; trap 2, -ing 1, -s 3
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of trappings1

C16: from trap ²
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Impressively, “Grand Tour†illuminates the artificiality of its trappings while honoring them, tapping into our collective acceptance of the “reality†of cinema’s unreality.

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Yet Francis has rejected all trappings of sovereignty and cult of personality.

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The fact that they are being paid to do this, with all the trappings of every parents-under-stress reality show, only adds to the air of self-centered exploitation.

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It just seemed wrong to behave as if this is business as usual despite the trappings of a normal State of the Union address.

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Caillebotte has jettisoned the usual classical trappings of Greek and Roman heroes, which typically cloak male nudes in sober history and myth.

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