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1. (n.) accolade
any award, honor, or laudatory notice.
2. accolade
a light touch on the shoulder with the flat side of the sword, given in conferring knighthood.
3. accolade
Music. a brace joining several staves.
4. accolade
an ornamental molding over a door, window, or arch, having the form of an ogee arch.
Etymology: (1615–25; < F, der. of a(c)colée embrace (with -ade -ade1))
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
"an award for bravery"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) accolade
a ceremony formerly used in conferring knighthood, consisting am embrace, and a slight blow on the shoulders with the flat blade of a sword
2. (noun) accolade
a brace used to join two or more staves
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. accolade
a gentle blow with a sword on the shoulder in conferring knighthood.
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