shoulder-knots

A form of shoulder-knot — An ornamental knot of ribbon or lace worn on the shoulders of fashionable men's jackets, especially in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of shoulder-knot
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Chicago

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