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Definition of: accolade
(ak′ə·lād′, -läd′) noun
1. A mark of praise or expression of appreciation.
2. The salutation, at first an embrace, later a light blow with a sword, in conferring knighthood; hence, an honor conferred.
3. Music A vertical brace or heavy bar.
4. Archit. Acurved ornamental molding. [<F <Ital. accollata < accollare embrace about the neck < L ad to + collum neck]
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