different between lapel vs lapelled

lapel

English

Etymology

From lap +? -el (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /l??p?l/

Noun

lapel (plural lapels)

  1. Each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on the front of a jacket or coat that are folded back below the throat, leaving a triangular opening between.
    • His sister, Mrs. Gerard, stood there in carriage gown and sables, radiant with surprise. ¶ “Phil?!  You?!  Exactly like you, Philip, to come strolling in from the antipodes—dear fellow?!” recovering from the fraternal embrace and holding both lapels of his coat in her gloved hands.

Derived terms

  • grab by the lapels
  • lapel pin

Translations

Anagrams

  • Pella, lepal

Volapük

Noun

lapel (nominative plural lapels)

  1. appeal

Declension

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lapelled

English

Etymology

lapel +? -ed

Adjective

lapelled (not comparable)

  1. Having lapels.
    a lapelled jacket

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