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trappings
1. n. Clothing or equipment; that which gives the appearance of something.
He went through his belongings, gradually shedding the trappings of youth.
2. n. Ornamental coverings or harnesses for a horse; caparisons.
3. n. plural of trapping
4. n. Instances of trapping.

Example Sentences

I understand not the trappings of your primitive culture.  I could see, too, how easily those who have toppled an oppressive power take on its trappings and habits.

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