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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Accolade \Ac`co*lade"\ (#; 277), n. [F. accolade, It accolata fr accollare to embrace; L. ad + collum neck.] 1. A ceremony formerly used in conferring knighthood, consisting am embrace, and a slight blow on the shoulders with the flat blade of a sword. 2. (Mus.) A brace used to join two or more staves. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: accolade n : a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery" [syn: {award}, {honor}, {honour}, {laurels}]
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