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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Cockade \Cock*ade"\, n. [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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: cockade n : an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat
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