2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: 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. [1913 Webster] Seduced by military liveries and cockades. --Burke. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: cockade n : an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat
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