Galflooned

/ɡəˈlund/ adjective

Definition

Decorated with galloon; trimmed with ornamental braid or ribbon, especially gold or silver thread.

Etymology

From 'galloon' plus '-ed' (past participle/adjectival suffix). This describes something that has been embellished with galloon trim.

Kelly Says

When you see a fancy historical military uniform dripping with gold braid in a museum, those are galflooned garments—the more ornate, the wealthier and more powerful the wearer was supposed to be.

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