The act of catching animals in traps, or decorative accessories and ornaments, especially on clothing or equipment.
From Middle English 'trappe' from Old French, originally meaning 'cloth' or 'snare'. The dual meaning developed because both involve 'catching' - animals in snares or attention with decorative elements.
This word fascinatingly bridges the gap between hunting and fashion! Medieval knights' 'trappings' were decorative cloths on their horses, while hunters used 'traps' for animals - both concepts merged into this versatile term.
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