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Definition of Lapels
1. lapel [n] - See also: lapel
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lapels
Literary usage of Lapels
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Good Words by Norman Macleod (1879)
"Over her buff muslin she wore a brown cloth jacket with coat lapels turned back.
The jacket was thus half open, like an old-fashioned riding- habit, ..."
2. Calendar of Virginia State Papers and Other Manuscripts: ... Preserved in by Virginia, William Pitt Palmer, Sherwin McRae, Raleigh Edward Colston, Henry W. Flournoy (1892)
"A blue coat, skirts lined with red, cape, lapels and cuffs red, vest buff, overalls
blue ... A dark blue short coat, with half lapels, cape and cuffs white, ..."
3. Origin and History of the American Flag and of the Naval and Yacht-club by George Henry Preble, Charles Edward Asnis (1917)
"Over Lieutenants: Blue with red lapels, a round cuff faced, stand-up collar ...
Dark blue coat, white lining, white cuffs, and narrow white lapels the whole ..."
4. History of the Flag of the United States of America by George Henry Preble (1880)
"Master: Blue with lapels, round cuff, blue breeches, and red waistcoat. Midshipmen:
Blue lapelled coat, a round cuff faced with red, stand-up collar, ..."
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