trappings

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Etymology 1

From trapping.

Noun

trappings pl (plural only)

1. Clothing or equipment; that which gives the appearance of something.

   He went through his belongings, gradually shedding the trappings of youth.

2. Ornamental coverings or harnesses for a horse; caparisons.

Translations

clothing which gives the appearance

• Finnish: asu (fi)
• French: accoutrement (fr) m

• Swedish: tillbehör (sv), yttre tecken, utstyrsel (sv)

ornamental coverings or harnesses for a horse

• Finnish: koristeloimi (covering), koristevaljaat (harness)

Etymology 2

From trap.

Noun

trappings

1. plural of trapping
2. Instances of trapping.

See also

• trapping

Anagrams

• strapping