Galloon

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Galloon \Gal*loon"\, n. [From F. or Sp. galon. See {Gala}. ]
     1. A narrow tapelike fabric used for binding hats, shoes,
        etc., -- sometimes made ornamental.
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     2. A similar bordering or binding of rich material, such as


        gold lace.
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              Silver and gold galloons, with the like glittering
              gewgaws.                              --Addison.
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