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Accoutrements are the personal/individual equipment of service people such as soldiers, sailors, police and firemen and employees of some private organizations such as security guards, other than their basic uniform and weapons. [1] Accoutrements can be intended for field, garrison or ceremonial purposes. Most accoutrements for field use are ...
A cephalopod / ˈsɛfələpɒd / is any member of the molluscan class Cephalopoda / sɛfəˈlɒpədə / ( Greek plural κεφαλόποδες, kephalópodes; "head-feet") [ 2] such as a squid, octopus, cuttlefish, or nautilus.
The Order of the Garter is dedicated to the image and arms of Saint George, England's patron saint . Appointments are at the Sovereign 's sole discretion, typically made in recognition of national contribution, service to the Crown, or for distinguished personal service to the Monarch. [ 2]
Origin language and etymology Example(s) dacry(o)-of or pertaining to tears: Greek δάκρυ, tear dacryoadenitis, dacryocystitis-dactyl(o)-of or pertaining to a finger, toe Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos), finger, toe dactylology, polydactyly: de-from, down, or away from Latin de-dehydrate, demonetize, demotion dent-of or pertaining to teeth
The hussar's accoutrements included a Hungarian-style saddle covered by a shabraque: a decorated saddlecloth with long, pointed corners surmounted by a sheepskin. [40] On active service, the hussar normally wore reinforced breeches which had leather on the inside of the leg to prevent them from wearing due to the extensive time spent in the saddle.
Obed River. National Wild and Scenic River. Designated. October 12, 1976. The Emory River is a river draining a portion of Tennessee 's Cumberland Plateau. It flows for just over 46 miles (74 km) from its source near Frozen Head State Park to its mouth along the Clinch River at Kingston, Tennessee .
Livery. A livery / ˈlɪvəri / is an identifying design, such as a uniform, ornament, symbol or insignia that designates ownership or affiliation, often found on an individual or vehicle. Livery often includes elements of the heraldry relating to the individual or corporate body featured in the livery. Alternatively, some kind of a personal ...
Absinthe. Absinthe ( / ˈæbsɪnθ, - sæ̃θ /, French: [apsɛ̃t] ⓘ) is an anise -flavored spirit derived from several plants, including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium ("grand wormwood"), together with green anise, sweet fennel, and other medicinal and culinary herbs. [ 1] Historically described as a highly alcoholic spirit ...