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Webster 1913 Edition
Cockade
Cock-ade′
,Noun.
[F.
cocarble
, fr. coquard
vain, OF. coquart
, fr. coq
cock, prob. of imitative origin. The ornament is so named from its resemblance to the crest of a cock. Cf. Coquette
.] A badge, usually in the form of a rosette, or knot, and generally worn upon the hat; – used as an indication of military or naval service, or party allegiance, and in England as a part of the livery to indicate that the wearer is the servant of a military or naval officer.
Seduced by military liveries and
cockades
. Burke.
Webster 1828 Edition
Cockade
COCKADE
,Noun.