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Synonyms for tassel

Grammar : Noun
Spell : tas-uh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtæs əl

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Définition of tassel

Origin :
  • c.1300, "mantle fastener," from Old French tassel "a fastening, clasp" (mid-12c.), from Vulgar Latin *tassellus, said to be from Latin taxillus "small die or cube," a diminutive of talus "knucklebone, ankle" (see talus (n.1)). But OED finds this doubtful and calls attention to the variant form tossel and suggests association with toss (v.). Meaning "hanging bunch of small cords" is first recorded late 14c.
  • As in crest : noun topknot on head of animal
  • As in fringe : noun border, trimming
Example sentences :
  • This tassel is for catching the blood and preventing it from greasing the handle.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • Before the corn was in tassel, he had been laid beside Benny.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • It was white cloth-covered, and trimmed with cord and tassel.
  • Extract from : « The Mysterious Murder of Pearl Bryan » by Unknown
  • Do you mean Elizabeth March, who got the Tassel prize this year?
  • Extract from : « Miss Pat at School » by Pemberton Ginther
  • With sharp scissors trim the edge of the tassel which now is complete.
  • Extract from : « Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving » by Grace Christie
  • This knot will be in the ball part of the tassel and will help to make it round.
  • Extract from : « Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving » by Grace Christie
  • It has a leather strap and a tassel and a knob that one can suck.
  • Extract from : « The Jolliest School of All » by Angela Brazil
  • The kite is held at such a height that the tassel just skims the water.
  • Extract from : « Folkways » by William Graham Sumner
  • Taking up the cord of his dressing-gown, she pulled it by its tassel.
  • Extract from : « Fraternity » by John Galsworthy
  • The pendent ornament called a tassel is a diminutive of Mid.
  • Extract from : « The Romance of Words (4th ed.) » by Ernest Weekley

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