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trappings

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Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
trappings/ˈtrapɪŋz/

▶plural noun

1 the visible signs or objects associated with a particular situation or role: I had the trappings of success.

2 a horse's ornamental harness.

– origin ME: derivative of trap2.

'trappings' also found in these Oxford entries:

bling - heriot - regalia - trap - traps

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