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Definitions for trappings
ˈtræp ɪŋztrap·pings

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. furnishing, trappingsnoun

    (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Trappingsnoun

    Etymology: This word John Minsheu derives from drap, French, cloath.

    Caparisons and steeds,
    Bases and tinsel trappings, gorgeous knights
    At joust and tournament. John Milton.

    These indeed seem,
    But I have that within which passeth shew;
    These but the trappings and the suits of woe. William Shakespeare.

    He has fair words, rich trappings, and large promises; but works only for his master. Roger L'Estrange.

    The points of honour poets may produce,
    Trappings of life, for ornament, not use. Dryden.

    Such pageantry be to the people shown;
    There boast thy horse’s trappings, and thy own. Dryden.

    Draw him strictly so,
    That all who view the piece may know
    He needs no trappings of fictitious fame. Dryden.

    In ships decay’d no mariner confides,
    Lur’d by the gilded stern and painted sides;
    Yet at a ball unthinking fools delight,
    In the gay trappings of a birth-day night. Jonathan Swift.

ChatGPT

  1. trappings

    Trappings refer to the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a particular situation, role, or job. They also refer to the distinctive clothing, decorations, and equipment related to a specific activity or purpose. The term often implies these things are superficial or showy accessories.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Trappings

    that which serves to trap or adorn; ornaments; dress; superficial decorations

  2. Trappings

    specifically, ornaments to be put on horses

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer

  1. trappings

    See Housing.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of trappings in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of trappings in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of trappings in a Sentence

  1. Anetta Kahane:

    It is against liberalism, against globalised society, against science, against intellectuals, against multiculturalism and all the [trappings of] modern society.

  2. Lincoln Project adviser Kurt Bardella:

    Now that we see more activity from the White House, they’re coming up against a narrative that was painted by other people, and it becomes a little bit more challenging to stem that tide, every network would give him time if he asked for it… He needs to use the trappings of the presidency.

  3. Pope Francis:

    The story of Naaman reminds us that Christmas is the time when each of us needs to find the courage to take off our armor, discard the trappings of our roles, our social recognition and the glitter of this world and adopt the humility of Naaman.

  4. Ali Allawi:

    There is so much up in the air, there are the trappings of a functioning state, but it is like a functioning state lying on a sea of Jello...The ground is so unstable and shifting.

  5. Sir George Savile:

    In your clothes avoid too much gaudiness do not value yourself upon an embroidered gown and remember that a reasonable word, or an obliging look, will gain you more respect than all your fine trappings.

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