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 eye may not travel far, or can get no joy in a distant view, therefore it shall rest in pure content, focussed upon a scene where rich and orderly garniture can no farther go.
From Garden-Craft Old and New by Sedding, John D.
She heard Bothwell's expressions of soothing endearment, and saw the beautiful head, with its garniture of brown tresses, fall with such helpless dependence on his shoulder.
From The Portland Sketch Book by Various
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