Aiguilletted

/ˌeɪɡwɪˈlɛtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Wearing or decorated with an aiguillette; adorned with military or ceremonial braided cords, especially worn across the shoulder.

Etymology

From aiguillette with the past participle suffix '-ed', describing something that has been fitted or decorated with an aiguillette.

Kelly Says

When you see a formal military uniform photo with fancy braided cords draped across the chest, that officer is aiguilletted—it's a tradition so old that some European armies have worn the same aiguillette styles for over 200 years!

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