Definition of Accolade. Meaning of Accolade. Synonyms of Accolade
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Definition of Accolade
Accolade Accolade Ac`co*lade" (#; 277), n. [F. accolade, It. accolata,
fr. accollare to embrace; L. ad + collum neck.]
1. A ceremony formerly used in conferring knighthood,
consisting am embrace, and a slight blow on the shoulders
with the flat blade of a sword.
2. (Mus.) A brace used to join two or more staves.