lappet

Meanings

Noun

• A small decorative fold or flap, especially of lace or muslin, in a garment or headdress.
• A wattle or flap-like structure on the face.
• A head-dress made with lappets for lace pendants.
• Lobe .

Verb

• To decorate with, or as if with, lappets.

Origin

• lap + -et