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ailette|eɪˈlɛt|
Formerly alet.
[a. Fr. ailette, OFr. alete; dim. of aile wing:—L. āla.]
A steel plate worn by men-at-arms on their shoulders, the prototype of the modern epaulette.
c1440Morte Arthure 2565 An alet enamelde he oches in sondire. 1834J. R. Planché Brit. Costume 108 Towards the close of this [Edward I's] reign those curious ornaments called ailettes, or little wings, from their situation and appearance, are seen on the shoulders of knights. |