garniture
Americannoun
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something that garnishes; decoration; adornment.
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Armor. a set of plate armor having pieces of exchange for all purposes.
noun
Etymology
Origin of garniture
1525–35; < French, equivalent to Middle French garni ( r ) to garnish + -ture noun suffix; see -ure
Example Sentences
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This anecdote strikes me as a great example of early bar myth-building — the pre-Prohibition equivalent of drinks that change color or have an elaborate scaffolding of garniture on top.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 8, 2019
His "garniture" set of armour, worn for war and jousting, featured a lock on the glove, gripping the sword and preventing the combatant dropping his weapon.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 31, 2010
Even to French Socialists the stomach and its garniture are matters to be approached with reverence.
From Time Magazine Archive
The most appropriate spots in which first to watch the footsteps of Summer are amid “the pomp of Groves, and garniture of Fields.”
From Mirror of the Months by Peter George Patmore
When there are several cutlets on the dish, and placed all around overlapping, the garniture may be put in the middle of the chops.
From Hand-Book of Practical Cookery for Ladies and Professional Cooks by Pierre Blot
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